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The least positive integer \(\mathrm{x}\) satisfying \(2^{2010} \equiv 3 x(\bmod 5)\) is

  1. A 3
  2. B 4
  3. C 1
  4. D 2
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Correct Answer

(A) 3

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Detailed explanation

Since, we know that
\(2^{2} \equiv-1(\bmod 5) \quad\left(\because 2^{2}+1\right.\) divisible by 5\()\)
Now, \(\quad 2^{2010}=\left(2^{2}\right)^{1005}\)
\(\equiv(-1)^{1005}(\bmod 5)\)
\(\Rightarrow \quad 2^{2010} \equiv-1(\bmod 5)\)
\(\Rightarrow \quad-1 \equiv 2^{2010}(\bmod 5)\)
But \(\quad 2^{2010} \equiv 3 x(\bmod 5)\)
\(\Rightarrow \quad-1 \equiv 3 x(\bmod 5)\) (by transitive relation)
\(\Rightarrow \quad x=3\)