The discussion centers on the proof of the modular arithmetic theorem, specifically the equivalence ##[a][x_0]=[c] \iff ax_0 \equiv c \, (mod \, m)##. Participants clarify that this relationship stems from the definition of congruence classes, where ##[x] = [y]## if ##x \equiv y \ (\mathrm{mod \ m})##. The proof utilizes the properties of congruence, including transitivity and symmetry, to establish the validity of the theorem. This understanding solidifies the foundational concepts of modular arithmetic.
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Wonderful. I didn't know this form of definition but after seeing its justification (transitivity and symmetry) I am convinced.ergospherical said: