What is the solution to calculating 2^100 in ZZ11?

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Homework Statement


Calculate 2^100 in ZZ11.

Homework Equations


This is a Linear Algebra problem.

The Attempt at a Solution


Here's my work:
2^5=32=-1 mod 11
2^10=1 mod 11
2^100=1 mod 11
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I think the answer is 1 since that's the remainder, am I right?
 
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Math10 said:

The Attempt at a Solution


Here's my work:
2^5=32=-1 mod 11
2^10=1 mod 11
2^100=1 mod 11
----------------------------
I think the answer is 1 since that's the remainder, am I right?
You are correct. Note also that 2^10 = 1024 = 93*11 + 1.
 
Math10 said:

Homework Statement


Calculate 2^100 in ZZ11.

Homework Equations


This is a Linear Algebra problem.

The Attempt at a Solution


Here's my work:
2^5=32=-1 mod 11
2^10=1 mod 11
2^100=1 mod 11
----------------------------
I think the answer is 1 since that's the remainder, am I right?
I gather that you are referring to ℤ11 .

In trying to see if ZZ was the same as ℤ, I came across the following link:
Here is a screen shot of the page that link takes you to.

upload_2017-5-14_18-34-52.png

Is that a coincidence ?
 
SammyS said:
Is that a coincidence ?
It's generally okay if they are posting in a couple of places looking for help. As long as they don't post links to the other forums here. :smile:
 
Math10 said:
I think the answer is 1 since that's the remainder, am I right?
If you are just interested in checking the answer, WolframAlpha can do that - the answer is 1.
 
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berkeman said:
It's generally okay if they are posting in a couple of places looking for help. As long as they don't post links to the other forums here. :smile:
I think it would only be polite if a good solution given in one forum were put into the other threads. But that presents other issues.
 
mfb said:
If you are just interested in checking the answer, WolframAlpha can do that - the answer is 1.
Thank you so much!
 
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