Calculators Symbol in TI-89 output; Looks like @; what does it mean?

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The symbol "@" in TI-89 output, specifically in the context of "a=@16", represents a mathematical operation indicating that 'a' is equivalent to any multiple of 16. This notation is commonly used in modular arithmetic to denote congruence. Users confirmed that this symbol is part of the TI-89's syntax for expressing relationships between numbers, particularly in number theory applications.

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Regarding a=@16... and in particular the symbol that looks like @ , what does @ mean?

Thanks in advance; this has been bugging me for a long time.
 
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I think it means any multiple of
 
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