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math-017201
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Core)
9
Challenge: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=76759069=19^5\cdot 31^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit about why mu...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=19$ and $q=31$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$....
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{70373340}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=19,q=31$ yields the same integer 70373340.", "robustness_analysis":...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Key idea: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{70373340}$.)
math-017202
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant A)
9
Keep the final answer in boxed form: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=214375=5^4\cdot 7^3$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=5$ and $q=7$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$.",...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{147000}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=5,q=7$ yields the same integer 147000.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Both methods ...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Key idea: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{147000}$.)
math-017203
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant C)
9
Find the exact value: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=111166451=17^4\cdot 11^3$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit ...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=17$ and $q=11$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^4,q^3)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2}...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{95115680}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=17,q=11$ yields the same integer 95115680.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustn...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Key idea: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017204
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant C)
9
Determine the requested value: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=275517490541323=43^5\cdot 37^4$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=43$ and $q=37$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$....
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{261836860904136}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=43,q=37$ yields the same integer 261836860904136.", "robustness_analy...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Key idea: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{261836860904136}$.)
math-017205
Number Theory: Modular Inverses — Extended Euclid
9
Explain each transformation: Find the multiplicative inverse of $673$ modulo $1234$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1234}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition f...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(673,1234)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such th...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{1223}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=1223$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "If the...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Takeaway: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017206
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant A)
9
Make each step logically reversible (or explain if not): Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=10256403=43^4\cdot 3^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=43$ and $q=3$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^4,q^1)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{6678588}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=43,q=3$ yields the same integer 6678588.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Both methods rel...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{6678588}$.)
math-017207
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
9
Try to avoid pattern-matching; explain why: Find the multiplicative inverse of $577$ modulo $1165$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1165}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and suffici...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=953$ and compute $577x=549881$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $549881\\equiv 1\\pmod{1165}$ (since $549880=549880$ is ...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{953}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=953$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: ...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Remember: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{953}$.)
math-017208
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant B)
9
Use two approaches if possible: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=2511=31^1\cdot 3^4$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be expli...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=31$ and $q=3$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^1,q^4)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{1620}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=31,q=3$ yields the same integer 1620.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Bo...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Takeaway: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{1620}$.)
math-017209
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
9
Explain why your operations are valid: Find the multiplicative inverse of $47$ modulo $1554$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1554}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient co...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=1025$ and compute $47x=48175$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $48175\\equiv 1\\pmod{1554}$ (since $48174=48174$ is divi...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{1025}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=1025$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "If the...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Key idea: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{1025}$.)
math-017210
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
9
Complete the analysis: Find the multiplicative inverse of $259$ modulo $906$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{906}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an in...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(259,906)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such tha...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{7}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=7$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Extended Euclid is fast and...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Takeaway: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017211
Number Theory: Units mod m — Existence Condition
9
Where appropriate, name the theorem you use: Find the multiplicative inverse of $216$ modulo $1879$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1879}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and suffic...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(216,1879)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such th...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{983}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=983$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Extended Euclid i...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Key idea: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{983}$.)
math-017212
Number Theory: Units mod m — Existence Condition
9
Compute the requested quantity: Find the multiplicative inverse of $370$ modulo $1649$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1649}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient conditio...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(370,1649)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such th...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{361}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=361$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Extended Euclid is fast...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Key idea: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{361}$.)
math-017213
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
9
Answer with a short justification: Find the multiplicative inverse of $311$ modulo $395$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{395}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient conditi...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=221$ and compute $311x=68731$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $68731\\equiv 1\\pmod{395}$ (since $68730=68730$ is divis...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{221}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=221$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Extended Euclid is fast...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Takeaway: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017214
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant C)
9
Derive the result step-by-step: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=145=5^1\cdot 29^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explic...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=5$ and $q=29$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$."...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{112}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=5,q=29$ yields the same integer 112.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Both methods rely o...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{112}$.)
math-017215
Number Theory: Units mod m — Existence Condition
9
Complete the analysis: Find the multiplicative inverse of $1084$ modulo $1307$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1307}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=1096$ and compute $1084x=1188064$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $1188064\\equiv 1\\pmod{1307}$ (since $1188063=118806...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{1096}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=1096$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Key idea: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017216
Number Theory: Units mod m — Existence Condition
9
Give a fully justified solution: Find the multiplicative inverse of $951$ modulo $1760$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1760}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient conditi...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=1351$ and compute $951x=1284801$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $1284801\\equiv 1\\pmod{1760}$ (since $1284800=1284800...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{1351}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=1351$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Extended Euclid is fa...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Takeaway: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{1351}$.)
math-017217
Number Theory: Units mod m — Existence Condition
9
Derive the result step-by-step: Find the multiplicative inverse of $1262$ modulo $1317$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1317}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient conditi...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(1262,1317)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such t...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{431}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=431$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: ...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017218
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Core)
9
Derive the result step-by-step: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=4102893=3^4\cdot 37^3$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be ex...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=3$ and $q=37$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^4,q^3)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{2661336}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=3,q=37$ yields the same integer 2661336.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Both methods rel...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{2661336}$.)
math-017219
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant C)
9
Warm-up: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=240737=17^3\cdot 7^2$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit about why multipl...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=17$ and $q=7$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$."...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{194208}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=17,q=7$ yields the same integer 194208.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Both methods...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Takeaway: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{194208}$.)
math-017220
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant C)
9
Work this out carefully: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=779=19^1\cdot 41^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit abo...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=19$ and $q=41$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$....
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{720}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=19,q=41$ yields the same integer 720.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitiv...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Remember: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{720}$.)
math-017221
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant B)
9
Problem: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=5776=19^2\cdot 2^4$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit about why multiplic...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=19$ and $q=2$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^2,q^4)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{2736}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=19,q=2$ yields the same integer 2736.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note:...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{2736}$.)
math-017222
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Core)
9
Question: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=10158731=31^4\cdot 11^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit about why mul...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=31$ and $q=11$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$....
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{8937300}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=31,q=11$ yields the same integer 8937300.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Both meth...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Takeaway: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017223
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant C)
9
Track units/moduli carefully: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=449307=3^5\cdot 43^2$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be expli...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=3$ and $q=43$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$."...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{292572}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=3,q=43$ yields the same integer 292572.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Both methods rely ...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Remember: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{292572}$.)
math-017224
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant B)
9
Give an answer and a quick verification: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=53582633=13^3\cdot 29^3$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ cou...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=13$ and $q=29$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$....
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{47755344}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=13,q=29$ yields the same integer 47755344.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Both methods ...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Remember: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017225
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant A)
9
Answer with a short justification: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=533=41^1\cdot 13^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be ex...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=41$ and $q=13$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$....
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{480}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=41,q=13$ yields the same integer 480.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: ...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{480}$.)
math-017226
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
9
Give an answer and a quick verification: Find the multiplicative inverse of $592$ modulo $1523$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1523}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=301$ and compute $592x=178192$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $178192\\equiv 1\\pmod{1523}$ (since $178191=178191$ is ...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{301}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=301$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Extended Euclid i...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Remember: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{301}$.)
math-017227
Number Theory: Modular Inverses — Extended Euclid
9
Find the exact value: Find the multiplicative inverse of $1402$ modulo $1483$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1483}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an ...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=238$ and compute $1402x=333676$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $333676\\equiv 1\\pmod{1483}$ (since $333675=333675$ is...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{238}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=238$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustne...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Key idea: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{238}$.)
math-017228
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
9
Give an answer and a quick verification: Find the multiplicative inverse of $147$ modulo $247$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{247}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient c...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(147,247)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such tha...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{205}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=205$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analy...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017229
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant B)
9
Compute the requested quantity: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=1715=5^1\cdot 7^3$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explic...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=5$ and $q=7$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^1,q^3)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})$...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{1176}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=5,q=7$ yields the same integer 1176.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Both methods...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Takeaway: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{1176}$.)
math-017230
Number Theory: Units mod m — Existence Condition
9
Checkpoint: Find the multiplicative inverse of $149$ modulo $1071$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1071}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an inverse to ...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(149,1071)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such th...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{956}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=956$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "If the p...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Takeaway: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017231
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
9
Determine the requested value: Find the multiplicative inverse of $374$ modulo $895$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{895}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition f...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=414$ and compute $374x=154836$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $154836\\equiv 1\\pmod{895}$ (since $154835=154835$ is d...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{414}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=414$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: ...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Key idea: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017232
Number Theory: Units mod m — Existence Condition
9
Question: Find the multiplicative inverse of $111$ modulo $158$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{158}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an inverse to exis...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=121$ and compute $111x=13431$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $13431\\equiv 1\\pmod{158}$ (since $13430=13430$ is divis...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{121}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=121$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Extended Euclid i...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{121}$.)
math-017233
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant A)
9
Track units/moduli carefully: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=123=3^1\cdot 41^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=3$ and $q=41$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$."...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{80}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=3,q=41$ yields the same integer 80.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Key idea: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{80}$.)
math-017234
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant B)
9
Track units/moduli carefully: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=261=3^2\cdot 29^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=3$ and $q=29$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^2,q^1)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{168}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=3,q=29$ yields the same integer 168.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem wer...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Remember: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017235
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Core)
9
Work this out carefully: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=242=11^2\cdot 2^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit abou...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=11$ and $q=2$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^2,q^1)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{110}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=11,q=2$ yields the same integer 110.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: B...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Key idea: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{110}$.)
math-017236
Computational Number Theory: Inverses and Certificates
9
Work this out carefully: Find the multiplicative inverse of $1643$ modulo $1775$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1775}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for ...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(1643,1775)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such t...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{632}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=632$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Extended Euclid is fast...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Takeaway: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{632}$.)
math-017237
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Core)
9
Solve and sanity-check: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=1085773=17^4\cdot 13^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit ...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=17$ and $q=13$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$....
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{943296}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=17,q=13$ yields the same integer 943296.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Both method...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Remember: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{943296}$.)
math-017238
Number Theory: Modular Inverses — Extended Euclid
9
Solve and then verify: Find the multiplicative inverse of $593$ modulo $783$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{783}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an in...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=647$ and compute $593x=383671$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $383671\\equiv 1\\pmod{783}$ (since $383670=383670$ is d...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{647}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=647$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Extended Euc...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Remember: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{647}$.)
math-017239
Number Theory: Modular Inverses — Extended Euclid
9
Make each step logically reversible (or explain if not): Find the multiplicative inverse of $169$ modulo $1197$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1197}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessar...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(169,1197)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such th...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{85}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=85$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Ex...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017240
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
9
Answer with a short justification: Find the multiplicative inverse of $1039$ modulo $1358$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1358}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient cond...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(1039,1358)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such t...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{1209}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=1209$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Extended Euclid ...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Remember: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{1209}$.)
math-017241
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant C)
9
Warm-up: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=1235376017=37^3\cdot 29^3$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit about why mu...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=37$ and $q=29$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^3,q^3)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2}...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{1160539632}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=37,q=29$ yields the same integer 1160539632.", "robustness_analysis": "Gen...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Takeaway: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017242
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Core)
9
Keep the final answer in boxed form: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=866761=7^4\cdot 19^2$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. B...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=7$ and $q=19$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^4,q^2)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{703836}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=7,q=19$ yields the same integer 703836.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Both methods...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Remember: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{703836}$.)
math-017243
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant C)
9
Carefully track domains: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=14018600321=41^5\cdot 11^2$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be expl...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=41$ and $q=11$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$....
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{12433348400}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=41,q=11$ yields the same integer 12433348400.", "robustness_analysis": "S...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Remember: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017244
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Core)
9
Carefully track domains: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=23125=5^4\cdot 37^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit ab...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=5$ and $q=37$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$."...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{18000}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=5,q=37$ yields the same integer 18000.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness not...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{18000}$.)
math-017245
Number Theory: Modular Inverses — Extended Euclid
9
Exercise: Find the multiplicative inverse of $179$ modulo $1455$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1455}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an inverse to ex...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(179,1455)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such th...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{569}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=569$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: ...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Remember: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017246
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
9
Prompt: Find the multiplicative inverse of $167$ modulo $1233$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1233}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an inverse to exis...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=443$ and compute $167x=73981$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $73981\\equiv 1\\pmod{1233}$ (since $73980=73980$ is divi...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{443}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=443$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Ext...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{443}$.)
math-017247
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant C)
9
Checkpoint: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=377=29^1\cdot 13^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit about why multip...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=29$ and $q=13$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$....
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{336}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=29,q=13$ yields the same integer 336.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analy...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Remember: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017248
Computational Number Theory: Inverses and Certificates
9
Solve and include a self-check: Find the multiplicative inverse of $1490$ modulo $1703$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1703}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient conditi...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=1695$ and compute $1490x=2525550$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $2525550\\equiv 1\\pmod{1703}$ (since $2525549=252554...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{1695}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=1695$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Takeaway: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{1695}$.)
math-017249
Number Theory: Units mod m — Existence Condition
9
Determine the requested value: Find the multiplicative inverse of $189$ modulo $488$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{488}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition f...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(189,488)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such tha...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{173}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=173$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generali...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{173}$.)
math-017250
Number Theory: Units mod m — Existence Condition
9
Solve and include a self-check: Find the multiplicative inverse of $686$ modulo $731$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{731}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition ...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(686,731)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such tha...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{666}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=666$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Ext...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Key idea: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017251
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
9
Show all reasoning: Find the multiplicative inverse of $88$ modulo $257$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{257}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an invers...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=184$ and compute $88x=16192$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $16192\\equiv 1\\pmod{257}$ (since $16191=16191$ is divisi...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{184}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=184$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analy...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Takeaway: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017252
Number Theory: Units mod m — Existence Condition
9
Solve and justify each step: Find the multiplicative inverse of $522$ modulo $701$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{701}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=654$ and compute $522x=341388$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $341388\\equiv 1\\pmod{701}$ (since $341387=341387$ is d...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{654}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=654$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analy...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Key idea: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017253
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
9
Solve and then verify: Find the multiplicative inverse of $347$ modulo $515$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{515}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an in...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(347,515)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such tha...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{328}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=328$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Ext...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{328}$.)
math-017254
Number Theory: Units mod m — Existence Condition
9
Determine the requested value: Find the multiplicative inverse of $250$ modulo $1529$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1529}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(250,1529)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such th...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{1107}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=1107$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Genera...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Key idea: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{1107}$.)
math-017255
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Core)
9
Show all reasoning: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=7604375=23^3\cdot 5^4$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit about...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=23$ and $q=5$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^3,q^4)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{5819000}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=23,q=5$ yields the same integer 5819000.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Both methods rel...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Remember: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{5819000}$.)
math-017256
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Core)
9
Question: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=600281=11^4\cdot 41^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit about why multi...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=11$ and $q=41$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^4,q^1)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2}...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{532400}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=11,q=41$ yields the same integer 532400.", "robustness_analysis": "Ro...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{532400}$.)
math-017257
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant A)
9
Solve and include a self-check: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=42025=5^2\cdot 41^2$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be expl...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=5$ and $q=41$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$."...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{32800}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=5,q=41$ yields the same integer 32800.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Both methods rely on...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Key idea: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017258
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant A)
9
Answer using clear logical steps: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=2523=3^1\cdot 29^2$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be exp...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=3$ and $q=29$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$."...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{1624}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=3,q=29$ yields the same integer 1624.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Both methods rely on k...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Takeaway: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{1624}$.)
math-017259
Computational Number Theory: Inverses and Certificates
9
Do not skip justification steps: Find the multiplicative inverse of $269$ modulo $1808$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1808}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient conditi...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=1109$ and compute $269x=298321$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $298321\\equiv 1\\pmod{1808}$ (since $298320=298320$ is...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{1109}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=1109$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Genera...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Takeaway: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017260
Number Theory: Modular Inverses — Extended Euclid
9
Solve and then verify: Find the multiplicative inverse of $689$ modulo $1057$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1057}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an ...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(689,1057)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such th...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{922}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=922$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Extended Euclid is fast...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017261
Number Theory: Units mod m — Existence Condition
9
Write the solution set clearly: Find the multiplicative inverse of $1281$ modulo $1447$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1447}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient conditi...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=985$ and compute $1281x=1261785$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $1261785\\equiv 1\\pmod{1447}$ (since $1261784=1261784...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{985}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=985$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analy...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017262
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant A)
9
Make each step logically reversible (or explain if not): Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=83453453=23^3\cdot 19^3$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what ...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=23$ and $q=19$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^3,q^3)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2}...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{75623724}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=23,q=19$ yields the same integer 75623724.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Both methods ...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017263
Number Theory: Modular Inverses — Extended Euclid
9
Give reasoning, not just computation: Find the multiplicative inverse of $107$ modulo $109$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{109}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient cond...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=54$ and compute $107x=5778$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $5778\\equiv 1\\pmod{109}$ (since $5777=5777$ is divisible ...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{54}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=54$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Extended Eucli...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Key idea: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{54}$.)
math-017264
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
9
Answer with a short justification: Find the multiplicative inverse of $377$ modulo $737$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{737}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient conditi...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=477$ and compute $377x=179829$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $179829\\equiv 1\\pmod{737}$ (since $179828=179828$ is d...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{477}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=477$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: Extended ...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017265
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
9
Explain what is being counted/optimized: Find the multiplicative inverse of $239$ modulo $342$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{342}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient c...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(239,342)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such tha...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{83}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=83$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Key idea: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{83}$.)
math-017266
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
9
Compute the requested quantity: Find the multiplicative inverse of $277$ modulo $535$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{535}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition ...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(277,535)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such tha...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{338}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=338$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: ...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Takeaway: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{338}$.)
math-017267
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Core)
9
Checkpoint: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=943=23^1\cdot 41^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit about why multip...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=23$ and $q=41$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^1,q^1)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2}...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{880}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=23,q=41$ yields the same integer 880.", "robustness_analysis": "Generali...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Takeaway: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{880}$.)
math-017268
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant B)
9
Use two approaches if possible: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=83672459=23^5\cdot 13^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be ...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=23$ and $q=13$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^5,q^1)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2}...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{73878024}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=23,q=13$ yields the same integer 73878024.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Both methods ...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Key idea: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{73878024}$.)
math-017269
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Core)
9
Be explicit about assumptions: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=845=5^1\cdot 13^2$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explici...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=5$ and $q=13$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^1,q^2)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{624}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=5,q=13$ yields the same integer 624.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Both methods rely on kno...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017270
Number Theory: Modular Inverses — Extended Euclid
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Work this out carefully: Find the multiplicative inverse of $703$ modulo $915$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{915}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an ...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(703,915)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such tha...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{82}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=82$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Extended Euclid is fast a...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Takeaway: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017271
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant A)
9
Explain why your operations are valid: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=6877=23^2\cdot 13^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. ...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=23$ and $q=13$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^2,q^1)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2}...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{6072}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=23,q=13$ yields the same integer 6072.", "robustness_analysis": "If the...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{6072}$.)
math-017272
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant A)
9
Give an answer and a quick verification: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=4375=5^4\cdot 7^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. ...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=5$ and $q=7$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^4,q^1)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})$...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{3000}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=5,q=7$ yields the same integer 3000.", "robustness_analysis": "Generali...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017273
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant A)
9
Do not skip justification steps: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=125421842647=19^5\cdot 37^3$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts....
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=19$ and $q=37$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^5,q^3)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2}...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{115609322952}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=19,q=37$ yields the same integer 115609322952.", "robustness_analysis": ...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Takeaway: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017274
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant A)
9
Find the exact value: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=250563=3^1\cdot 17^4$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit abou...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=3$ and $q=17$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^1,q^4)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{157216}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=3,q=17$ yields the same integer 157216.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Both methods rely ...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Remember: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017275
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant A)
9
Question: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=204363=3^5\cdot 29^2$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit about why multip...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=3$ and $q=29$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$."...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{131544}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=3,q=29$ yields the same integer 131544.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{131544}$.)
math-017276
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant B)
9
Keep the final answer in boxed form: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=2190305047=7^5\cdot 19^4$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=7$ and $q=19$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^5,q^4)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{1778593572}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=7,q=19$ yields the same integer 1778593572.", "robustness_analysi...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{1778593572}$.)
math-017277
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant B)
9
Provide both a computational and a conceptual explanation: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=60835=23^3\cdot 5^1$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=23$ and $q=5$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$."...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{46552}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=23,q=5$ yields the same integer 46552.", "robustness_analysis": "Robus...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Key idea: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017278
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant B)
9
Where appropriate, name the theorem you use: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=8157716303=11^5\cdot 37^3$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=11$ and $q=37$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$....
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{7215670440}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=11,q=37$ yields the same integer 7215670440.", "robustness_analys...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Takeaway: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017279
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant B)
9
Indicate where a theorem is used: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=34481=41^1\cdot 29^2$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be e...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=41$ and $q=29$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$....
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{32480}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=41,q=29$ yields the same integer 32480.", "robustness_analysis": "Gene...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Takeaway: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{32480}$.)
math-017280
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant A)
9
Derive the result step-by-step: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=14283=23^2\cdot 3^3$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be expl...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=23$ and $q=3$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^2,q^3)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{9108}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=23,q=3$ yields the same integer 9108.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustn...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017281
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
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Provide a rigorous solution: Find the multiplicative inverse of $54$ modulo $95$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{95}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=44$ and compute $54x=2376$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $2376\\equiv 1\\pmod{95}$ (since $2375=2375$ is divisible by...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{44}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=44$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Ex...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Key idea: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{44}$.)
math-017282
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant C)
9
Provide both a computational and a conceptual explanation: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=23639903=7^3\cdot 41^3$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=7$ and $q=41$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$."...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{19768560}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=7,q=41$ yields the same integer 19768560.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were pertu...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Takeaway: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017283
Number Theory: Modular Inverses — Extended Euclid
9
Indicate where a theorem is used: Find the multiplicative inverse of $311$ modulo $1724$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1724}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condit...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=255$ and compute $311x=79305$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $79305\\equiv 1\\pmod{1724}$ (since $79304=79304$ is divi...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{255}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=255$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitiv...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Takeaway: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017284
Number Theory: Modular Inverses — Extended Euclid
9
Answer using clear logical steps: Find the multiplicative inverse of $251$ modulo $288$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{288}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient conditio...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=179$ and compute $251x=44929$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $44929\\equiv 1\\pmod{288}$ (since $44928=44928$ is divis...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{179}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=179$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: ...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Takeaway: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017285
Number Theory: Modular Inverses — Extended Euclid
9
Prompt: Find the multiplicative inverse of $397$ modulo $1633$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1633}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an inverse to exis...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=1016$ and compute $397x=403352$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $403352\\equiv 1\\pmod{1633}$ (since $403351=403351$ is...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{1016}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=1016$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem ...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Key idea: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{1016}$.)
math-017286
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Core)
9
Challenge: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=105125=5^3\cdot 29^2$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit about why multi...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=5$ and $q=29$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^3,q^2)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{81200}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=5,q=29$ yields the same integer 81200.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity an...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Remember: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{81200}$.)
math-017287
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant C)
9
Provide a rigorous solution: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=268279=11^1\cdot 29^3$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be expli...
[ { "method_name": "Totient Product Formula", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$ over distinct prime divisors $r$ of $n$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: The distinct prime divisors of $n$ are $p=11$ and $q=29$.", "Step 2: Apply the formula: $\\varphi(n)=n(1-\\frac1p)(1-\\frac1q)$....
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{235480}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=11,q=29$ yields the same integer 235480.", "robustness_analysis": "Ro...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Key idea: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{235480}$.)
math-017288
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant B)
9
Question: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=158290625=5^5\cdot 37^3$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit about why mul...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=5$ and $q=37$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^5,q^3)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{123210000}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=5,q=37$ yields the same integer 123210000.", "robustness_analysis"...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Key idea: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{123210000}$.)
math-017289
Computational Number Theory: Inverses and Certificates
9
Start by stating any domain restrictions: Find the multiplicative inverse of $1529$ modulo $1856$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1856}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficie...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=1033$ and compute $1529x=1579457$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $1579457\\equiv 1\\pmod{1856}$ (since $1579456=157945...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{1033}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=1033$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Extended Euclid ...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017290
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant C)
9
Find the exact value: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=6765201=3^4\cdot 17^4$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit abo...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=3$ and $q=17$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^4,q^4)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2})...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{4244832}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=3,q=17$ yields the same integer 4244832.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Both method...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$.
math-017291
Number Theory: Modular Inverses — Extended Euclid
9
Show all reasoning: Find the multiplicative inverse of $199$ modulo $1555$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1555}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an inv...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=1219$ and compute $199x=242581$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $242581\\equiv 1\\pmod{1555}$ (since $242580=242580$ is...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{1219}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=1219$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Extended E...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{1219}$.)
math-017292
Number Theory: Congruences — Solving $ax\equiv 1$
9
Find the exact value: Find the multiplicative inverse of $725$ modulo $1133$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1133}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an i...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=747$ and compute $725x=541575$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $541575\\equiv 1\\pmod{1133}$ (since $541574=541574$ is ...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{747}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=747$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: Extended Euclid i...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Remember: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{747}$.)
math-017293
Computational Number Theory: Inverses and Certificates
9
Show all reasoning: Find the multiplicative inverse of $51$ modulo $233$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{233}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for an invers...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=32$ and compute $51x=1632$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $1632\\equiv 1\\pmod{233}$ (since $1631=1631$ is divisible b...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{32}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=32$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017294
Number Theory: Modular Inverses — Extended Euclid
9
Make each step logically reversible (or explain if not): Find the multiplicative inverse of $942$ modulo $1369$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1369}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessar...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=949$ and compute $942x=893958$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $893958\\equiv 1\\pmod{1369}$ (since $893957=893957$ is ...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{949}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=949$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitiv...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Key idea: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout.
math-017295
Computational Number Theory: Inverses and Certificates
9
Answer using clear logical steps: Find the multiplicative inverse of $53$ modulo $447$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{447}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=194$ and compute $53x=10282$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $10282\\equiv 1\\pmod{447}$ (since $10281=10281$ is divisi...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{194}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=194$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Extended Euclid is...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{194}$.)
math-017296
Number Theory: Units mod m — Existence Condition
9
Explain each transformation: Find the multiplicative inverse of $993$ modulo $1304$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1304}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition f...
[ { "method_name": "Uniqueness + Direct Check", "approach": "Solve by finding any $x$ that works and use uniqueness of inverses modulo $m$ to certify it.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Propose $x=1065$ and compute $993x=1057545$.", "Step 2: Reduce: $1057545\\equiv 1\\pmod{1304}$ (since $1057544=1057544...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{1065}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=1065$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Extended Euclid ...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{1065}$.)
math-017297
Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant C)
9
Show all reasoning: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=6601149613=19^4\cdot 37^3$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ counts. Be explicit a...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=19$ and $q=37$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^4,q^3)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2}...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{6084701208}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=19,q=37$ yields the same integer 6084701208.", "robustness_analys...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Takeaway: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{6084701208}$.)
math-017298
Computational Number Theory: Inverses and Certificates
9
Carefully track domains: Find the multiplicative inverse of $599$ modulo $1775$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{1775}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition for a...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(599,1775)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such th...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{1049}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=1049$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: Extended E...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Core principle: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{1049}$.)
math-017299
Number Theory: Units mod m — Existence Condition
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Derive the result step-by-step: Find the multiplicative inverse of $71$ modulo $241$ (i.e., find an integer $x$ such that $ax\equiv 1\pmod{241}$). (a) Solve using the extended Euclidean algorithm. (b) Give an independent verification by checking the congruence. (c) Briefly state the necessary and sufficient condition f...
[ { "method_name": "Extended Euclidean Algorithm", "approach": "Use Bézout: find $u,v$ with $au+mv=1$, then $u$ is an inverse of $a$ modulo $m$.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Check $\\gcd(71,241)=1$, so an inverse exists.", "Step 2: Use the extended Euclidean algorithm to find integers $u,v$ such that...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{129}$.\nMethod 1 constructs an inverse via Bézout, producing $x=129$. Method 2 verifies $ax\\equiv 1$ directly and uses uniqueness, so both necessarily agree.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: Extended Euclid is fast...
[ { "error_description": "Tried to invert even when $\\gcd(a,m)\\ne 1$.", "why_plausible": "The inverse notation $a^{-1}$ suggests it always exists.", "why_wrong": "If $d=\\gcd(a,m)>1$, then $ax$ is always divisible by $d$ modulo $m$, so it cannot be congruent to 1.", "which_method_catches_it": "Exten...
Remember: A modular inverse exists iff $\gcd(a,m)=1$. Extended Euclid constructs it and also provides a proof certificate via Bézout. (Here the result is $\boxed{129}$.)
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Number Theory: Euler Totient (Variant C)
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Explain why your operations are valid: Compute Euler's totient function $\varphi(n)$. Here $n=26730899=23^3\cdot 13^3$. (a) Use multiplicativity and the prime-power formula. (b) Give an independent check using the product formula $\varphi(n)=n\prod_{r\mid n}(1-1/r)$. (c) Explain in one sentence what $\varphi(n)$ count...
[ { "method_name": "Prime-Power + Multiplicativity", "approach": "Use $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-p^{e-1}$ and multiplicativity for coprime factors.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Since $p=23$ and $q=13$ are distinct primes, $\\gcd(p^3,q^3)=1$.", "Step 2: Therefore $\\varphi(n)=\\varphi(p^{e_1})\\varphi(q^{e_2}...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{23601864}$.\nBoth computations are equivalent forms of the same theorem: $\\varphi(n)=n\\prod_{r\\mid n}(1-1/r)$. Plugging $p=23,q=13$ yields the same integer 23601864.", "robustness_analysis":...
[ { "error_description": "Used $\\varphi(p^e)=p^e-1$ for $e>1$.", "why_plausible": "It is true for $e=1$ that $\\varphi(p)=p-1$, so it feels like it should generalize.", "why_wrong": "For $p^e$, exactly the multiples of $p$ are not coprime, and there are $p^{e-1}$ of them, giving $p^e-p^{e-1}$.", "whi...
Core principle: $\varphi(n)$ counts integers $1\le k\le n$ coprime to $n$. For $n=p^{e_1}q^{e_2}$ it equals $n(1-1/p)(1-1/q)$. (Here the result is $\boxed{23601864}$.)