
What is the smallest positive integer n for which 2^n ≡ 1 (mod 7)?
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Correct answer: 3
Explanation: Compute powers: 2^1=2, 2^2=4, and 2^3=8 ≡ 1 (mod 7); thus the multiplicative order of 2 modulo 7 is n = 3, since 2^3 = 8.
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