Question 68
MediumOriginal questionWhich of these congruences has no solution?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
has a solution exactly when divides .
does not divide 4, so has none: only leaves 0, 3 or 6.
Worth noting
does have solutions: gives .
- Concept
- When a congruence has no solution
- Typical timeTypical
- 90 s
- Your timeYours
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