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What is the sum of all positive integer solutions less than or equal to 20 to the congruence \(13(3x-2)\equiv 26\pmod 8\) ?

Imcool Jan 6, 2023

Guest · Answer 1 · 2023-01-06T06:22:02

13(3x - 2) =26 (mod 8)..............(1)

Divide both sides by 13

(3x - 2) =2 (mod 8)

3x =4 (mod 8) - this is the same as (1) above

x =8m + 4, where m=0, 1, 2, 3........etc. [This is the full solution]

So, when m=0, x =4

And when m=1, x =(8*1 + 4) =12

Imcool · Answer 2 · 2023-01-06T06:41:39

Im confused, which one is correct? i feel like the second one but im not sure...

Imcool · Answer 3 · 2023-01-07T06:14:18

Guest, im pretty sure you missed one, which is when m = 2, which would result in 20, and it is valid because the sign is less than or equal to.