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Let n be a positive integer and let k be the number of positive integers less than 2n that are invertible modulo 2n. If 2n=3 (mod 13), then what is the remainder when k is divided by 13?

 Feb 24, 2021
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Turns out the answer is 8.

 Feb 24, 2021
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2^n mod 13 ==3

 

n ==4  and k==15

 

15 mod 13 == 2

 Feb 24, 2021

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