Properties of Modulo

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1) Which of the following is true?

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17≡2(mod5) (diff 15) and 22≡1(mod7) (diff 21).

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Modular arithmetic isn’t just about finding leftovers — it follows clever rules that make problem solving easier. In this quiz, you’ll learn how addition, multiplication, and congruences behave under modulo and why those patterns matter. We bring you this quiz to help you move beyond basics and into deeper modula... see morereasoning.
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2) Which statement is correct about 12 mod 6?

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12≡6(mod6) and 12≡0(mod6)  (both diffs are multiples of 6).

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3) Which statement is correct about 12 mod 6?

Explanation

The modulo operation finds the remainder of division of one number by another. In this case, 12 divided by 6 equals 2 with a remainder of 0. Therefore, 12 mod 6 is 0.

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4) If x ≡ 4 (mod 7), what is 2x mod 7?

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2⋅4=8≡1(mod7).

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5) Which is true about modulo arithmetic?

Explanation

That’s exactly what “mod” returns.

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6) If a ≡ 5 (mod 6) and b ≡ 4 (mod 6), what is a m b (mod 6)?

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5⋅4=20≡2(mod6)5\cdot4=20\equiv \mathbf{2}\pmod65⋅4=20≡2(mod6).

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7) If 23 ≡ 5 (mod 9), which of the following is also true?

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41−5=36 is a multiple of 9.

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8) Which is equivalent to 29 mod 6?

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29=6×4+5.

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9) If 16 ≡ 1 (mod 5), then 3 m 16 ≡ ? (mod 5)

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3⋅1=3(mod5).

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10) Which is a property of mod arithmetic?

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Addition and multiplication both distribute over mod.

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Which of the following is true?
Which statement is correct about 12 mod 6?
Which statement is correct about 12 mod 6?
If x ≡ 4 (mod 7), what is 2x mod 7?
Which is true about modulo arithmetic?
If a ≡ 5 (mod 6) and b ≡ 4 (mod 6), what is a m b (mod 6)?
If 23 ≡ 5 (mod 9), which of the following is also true?
Which is equivalent to 29 mod 6?
If 16 ≡ 1 (mod 5), then 3 m 16 ≡ ? (mod 5)
Which is a property of mod arithmetic?
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