
What is the remainder when 3^2026 is divided by 8?
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Correct answer: 1
Explanation: Since 3^2 ≡ 1 (mod 8), every even power of 3 is 1 mod 8; 2026 is even so 3^2026 ≡ 1 (mod 8). This uses the concrete fact 3^2=9≡1 (mod 8).
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