Given an integer N with an odd number of digits. Let M be the integer formed by reversing the order of the digits. (for example, if N= 123, then the integer formed by reversing the order of the digits of N is M = 321). Show that (N)" - (M)" is divisible by 11.

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Given an integer N with an odd number of digits. Let M be the integer formed by reversing the order of the digits.
(for example, if N = 123, then the integer formed by reversing the order of the digits of N is M = 321).
Show that (N) power 11- (M) power 11 is divisible by 11.

Given an integer N with an odd number of digits. Let M be the integer formed by reversing the order of the digits.
(for example, if N= 123, then the integer formed by reversing the order of the digits of N is M = 321).
Show that (N)" - (M)" is divisible by 11.
Transcribed Image Text:Given an integer N with an odd number of digits. Let M be the integer formed by reversing the order of the digits. (for example, if N= 123, then the integer formed by reversing the order of the digits of N is M = 321). Show that (N)" - (M)" is divisible by 11.
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