function & sequence 98**33
For all positive integers m and v, the expression m**v represents the remainder when m is divided by v. What is the value of
[(98**33)**17] - [98**33**17)]?
A. -10
B. -2
C. 8
D. 13
E. 17
I looked at this problems and thought m/v = # and m**v (remainder). I don't understand anything about this problem.
The answer stated "Note that 99 is a multiple of 33 and 34 is a multiple of 17. Thus 98*33=32 and 33*17=16, and the expression can be simplified as 32*17-98*16= 15-2= 13"
I understand that 99 is a multiple of 33 and 34 is a multiple of 17, but how is "98*33=32"? I have been working harder on functions and sequences.
Thank you
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