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Introduction to Modular Arithmetic
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Welcome everyone! Today, we will explore modular arithmetic, a fascinating area of number theory. To start, can someone tell me what remainder you get when you divide 5 by 4?
I think it’s 1 because 5 divided by 4 is 1 with a remainder of 1.
Great! So we can say 5 mod 4 is 1. This leads us to congruence. If two numbers give the same remainder when divided by N, we say they are congruent. For instance, -11 mod 3 is also 1. Can anyone explain why -11 mod 3 gives us the same result?
Because if you take -11, it’s the same as adding 3 several times until you reach a number in the 0 to N-1 range.
Exactly! It showcases how we visualize modular arithmetic as a clock. Let’s summarize: Remember, congruence means they share the same remainder.
Properties of Congruence
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Now let’s dive into the properties of congruences! If a mod N is a' and b mod N is b', what do we get when we add them?
We get (a' + b') mod N, right?
Correct! To express it properly: a + b mod N = (a' + b') mod N. Can anyone explain how we can simplify calculations using this property?
We can reduce large numbers first before adding. It's way easier than calculating them fully!
Perfect! Always reduce first, then operate. This method helps us compute efficiently.
The Limitations of Division
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Now, let's talk about division in modular arithmetic. Can anyone tell me why it's problematic?
Because you can’t always divide in modulo operations as it may not yield an integer?
Exactly! If a ≡ b (mod N) and you divide both by c, it doesn’t guarantee that a/c is congruent to b/c. Can someone provide a quick example?
If a is 3 and b is 5 in mod 4, dividing them by 2 results in 1.5 and there's no equivalent in integers.
Good point! So we must be careful about division in modular contexts. Let's recap: Division isn’t well-defined in modular arithmetic.
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In this section, we delve into modular arithmetic and the meaning of congruence. Congruence indicates that two integers yield the same remainder when divided by a modulus. We explore properties, rules of arithmetic operations under modulo, and introduce crucial concepts like the limitations of division in modular contexts.
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This section explores the basics of modular arithmetic, where we define congruence in relation to a modulus N. Two integers a and b are congruent modulo N if they yield the same remainder when divided by N. This relationship is denoted as a ≡ b (mod N). The section discusses the properties that govern arithmetic operations (+, -, *) in modular systems and emphasizes that they hold true as long as the operands are reduced modulo N before performing operations. Notably, the section addresses the limitations of division in modular arithmetic, clarifying that it is not well-defined in all contexts. For instance, if a and b are congruent modulo N for some constant c, it does not imply that a ≡ b (mod N) without additional conditions. This section serves as a foundation for further explorations in number theory and its applications in computer science and cryptography.
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Introduction to Congruence Modulo
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Now, let us define what we call as congruence with respect to modulo. So if you have a modulus N, then a will be; then we say that a is congruent to b modulo N if the remainder that we obtained by dividing a by N is same as, the remainder that we obtained by dividing b by N.
Detailed Explanation
In this introduction, we start by defining congruence with respect to modulo, using a positive integer known as the modulus N. If two numbers, a and b, when divided by N, have the same remainder, we say that 'a is congruent to b modulo N'. This is a way of stating that both numbers yield the same result when divided by N. The notation for this is written as a ≡ b (mod N).
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you have two different sets of colored balls, and you want to check if they can be evenly divided among a fixed number of friends (represented by N). If both sets leave the same number of balls unshared, we say there's a congruence between the two groups of balls with respect to that number of friends.
Understanding the Remainder
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That means if a modulo N and b modulo N are the same then I will say that a is congruent to b modulo N and the notation that we use is the following: [a ≡ b mod N]. So in some sense, you can imagine that I am trying to say that a and b are equivalent, in the sense that they give you the same remainder on getting divided by N.
Detailed Explanation
Here we emphasize the importance of the modulo operation in determining congruence. When we take 'a modulo N' and 'b modulo N', we essentially extract the remainders of a and b when divided by N. If these remainders are identical, we declare both integers a and b as congruent modulo N, indicating they behave similarly under division by N.
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Think of it like two clocks showing the same hour, even though one is in New York, and the other is in London. No matter how far apart they are, if both clocks point to 3 PM, they're congruent with respect to the 12-hour cycle. The emphasis here is on the equivalence of the two different locations based on their respective modulo N (the hours on a clock).
Divisibility and Congruence
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It is very easy to verify that if a is congruent to b modulo N, then that is possible if and only if a - b is completely divisible by N.
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This chunk explains an important property of congruence: if two integers are congruent modulo N, their difference must be divisible by N. This means that if you subtract one number from the other and the result can be evenly divided by N (without any remainder), it confirms that both numbers share the same remainder when divided by N.
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Imagine you have two jars of candies. If one jar has 10 candies and the other jar has 50 candies, the difference is 40. If we divide this difference by the number of friends (N = 10), the result is 4, which means these two amounts of candies will behave the same way when shared among those friends: both jars can keep being divided into portions of 10 candies. This illustrates that their difference being divisible by 10 confirms their congruence.
Arithmetic Rules of Congruence
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So there are some interesting arithmetic rules which your modular arithmetic follows. So imagine that a modulo N is a’ and b modulo N is b’. Then a + b modulo N will be the same as a’ + b’ modulo N, a - b modulo N will be same as a’ - b’ modulo N so on.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk introduces some fundamental arithmetic rules associated with congruence. If we take two numbers a and b and find their respective remainders when divided by N, we can add, subtract, or multiply these results, and it will yield the same result as performing these operations on a and b first and then taking the modulo N. This property allows us to simplify calculations significantly.
Examples & Analogies
Picture you're baking cookies, and you can either mix all the ingredients and then bake them (direct calculation) or you can just measure what you need (a’ for flour, b’ for sugar) before mixing. Both methods will lead to the same final batch of cookies, illustrating how you can work with smaller numbers and achieve the same results.
Challenges with Division in Modular Arithmetic
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Now, we have seen the rules for addition, subtraction, multiplication, what about division? So, imagine a modulo N is a’ and b modulo N is b’ of course, a’ and b’ are in the range 0 to N - 1. Now, what can I say about a over b modulo N and a’ over b’ modulo N? Can I say that these two expressions will be the same? Well, the answer is no because at the first place the value a over b modulo N may not be well defined.
Detailed Explanation
This section takes us into the complexities of division in modular arithmetic. Unlike addition and multiplication, division in the modular context isn't straightforward. The division of two numbers a and b can often lead to non-integers, which means it doesn't align well with the definition of modular arithmetic. Thus, we cannot directly infer that if a modulo N equals b modulo N, then a divided by b modulo N will also hold true.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you're trying to divide a pizza (a) among friends (b). If everyone must get a whole slice, how do you divide it evenly if the number of slices isn't straightforward (like having leftover crusts)? If a is a whole pizza separated into say 12 slices and b is another person who also wants more than 1 slice, but it's not evenly shared, you can see the division isn't as clear-cut as simply counting. This demonstrates why division poses unique challenges in modular arithmetic.
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Key Concepts
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Modular Arithmetic: A mathematical operation to find remainders.
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Congruence Relation: Indicates two integers give the same remainder for a common modulus.
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Arithmetic under Modulo: Addition, subtraction, and multiplication can be simplified using modulo properties.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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5 mod 4 = 1
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-11 mod 3 = 1
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If 8 ≡ 2 (mod 6), then 8 - 2 = 6 which is divisible by 6.
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In mod, remainders we choose, the clock spins, some light we use.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine two friends in a circular race; both finish at the same spot, no matter if they ran differently.
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Remember 'C.A.R.' for congruence: Congruent, Arithmetic, Remainder.
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M.C.R. – Modulus, Congruence, Remainder.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Modulo
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The operation that finds the remainder of a division of one number by another.
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Term: Congruence
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A relation where two numbers leave the same remainder when divided by a specified modulus.
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Term: Remainder
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The amount left over after division when one number does not evenly divide another.