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Enormous Exponents and Card Shuffling

Exploring more applications of modular arithmetic, examine the Chinese remainder theorem, used in ancient China as a fast way to count large numbers of troops. Also learn about password protection, the mathematics behind the "perfect shuffle," and the "seed planting" technique for raising big numbers to big powers.

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  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Created November 3, 2010 by
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