10.1 - Introduction to Linear Congruences
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Practice Questions
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What is the form of a linear congruence?
💡 Hint: Look for the equation that involves a modulus.
Can a linear congruence have infinitely many solutions?
💡 Hint: Consider the adjustments involving k.
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What is a linear congruence?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition involving moduli.
True or False: The Chinese Remainder Theorem assures a unique solution for any system of linear congruences.
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions under which CRT applies.
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Challenge Problems
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Find all integer solutions for the linear congruence \( 8x \equiv 16 \mod{48} \) and explain your steps.
💡 Hint: Consider how to simplify the equation.
Prove that if \( a \) is a solution of the system of congruences from the Chinese Remainder Theorem, then any number of the form \( a + lm \) (where \( m \) is the product of modulus) is also a solution.
💡 Hint: Write out what happens for each modulus.
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