A number theory problem by A Former Brilliant Member

What is the unit's digit of 38793 4 39315 387934^{39315} ?

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The answer is 4.

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2 solutions

4 1 = 4 4^1=4

4 2 = 6 4^2=6

4 3 = 4 4^3=4

4 4 = 6 4^4=6

The unit's digit repeat in every cycle of 2. We divide the exponent by 2. 39315 2 = 19657 \frac{39315}{2}=19657 r e m a i n d e r remainder 1 1 . Since 1 1 is the remainder, the unit's digit is 4. 4.

Zach Abueg
Jan 2, 2017

4 1 = 4 4^1 = \color{#D61F06}{4}

4 2 = 1 6 4^2 = 1\color{#D61F06}{6}

4 3 = 6 4 4^3 = 6\color{#D61F06}{4}

4 4 = 21 6 4^4 = 21\color{#D61F06}{6}

Odd powers of 4 4 end in 4. 4.

Even powers of 4 4 end in 6. 6.

This applies to any base ending in 4. 4.

Since the power 39315 39315 is odd, 38793 4 39315 387934^{39315} ends in 4. 4.

nice presentation

A Former Brilliant Member - 4 years, 5 months ago

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thank you friend!

Zach Abueg - 4 years, 5 months ago

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