X = 7. 7 x 4 = 28 and 28 + 3 = 31.
31>27
That's weird. There is no error!
Step-by-step explanation:
(72)¹⁴³ ≡ x (mod 7)
Since 72 ≡ 2 (mod 7),
72³ ≡ 2³ (mod 7) ≡ 1 (mod 7).
Therefore (72)¹⁴³ = (72³)⁴⁷ * (72²)
≡ 1⁴⁷ * 4 (mod 7) ≡ 4 (mod 7).
The answer is A.
Answer:
23
Step-by-step explanation:
Use the hint to solve!
New equation would be 49 = 26 + h.
49 - 26 = 23.
Holly has 23 barrettes.