Find the smallest positive integer satisfying the system of congruences: x ≡ 1 (mod 3) x ≡ 2 (mod 4) x ≡ 2 (mod 5) x ≡ 6 (mod 7)

Elements Of Modern Algebra
8th Edition
ISBN:9781285463230
Author:Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
Publisher:Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.7: Introduction To Coding Theory (optional)
Problem 4TFE
icon
Related questions
Question

Find the smallest positive integer satisfying the system of congruences:

x ≡ 1 (mod 3) x ≡ 2 (mod 4) x ≡ 2 (mod 5) x ≡ 6 (mod 7)

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 1 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Systems of Linear Equations
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, advanced-math and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Elements Of Modern Algebra
Elements Of Modern Algebra
Algebra
ISBN:
9781285463230
Author:
Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
Publisher:
Cengage Learning,
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Geometry
ISBN:
9781337614085
Author:
Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:
Cengage,
Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction
Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction
Algebra
ISBN:
9781285463247
Author:
David Poole
Publisher:
Cengage Learning