The integer n = 12700140x3243243 is missing the digit x. a) If n congruent to  3 (mod 9), then what is x ? Hint: Use the fact that 10 congruent to 1 (mod 9). b) If n congruent to 3 (mod 11), then what is x ? Hint: Use the fact that 10 congruent to –1 (mod 11).

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Problem 30E: 30. Prove that any positive integer is congruent to its units digit modulo .
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The integer n = 12700140x3243243 is missing the digit x.
a) If n congruent to  3 (mod 9), then what is x ? Hint: Use the fact that 10 congruent to 1 (mod 9).
b) If n congruent to 3 (mod 11), then what is x ? Hint: Use the fact that 10 congruent to –1 (mod 11).

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