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number theory junior

Problem

If gives a remainder of 3 when divided by 7, then what remainder does give when divided by 7?
Solution
If gives a remainder of 3 when divided by 7, then for some integer . Therefore, . Since is divisible by 7, the remainder when is divided by 7 is .
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