Prove that for any integer a, at = 0 (mod 5) or aª = 1 (mod 5)

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Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.5: Congruence Of Integers
Problem 30E: 30. Prove that any positive integer is congruent to its units digit modulo .
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Prove that for any integer a, at = 0 (mod 5) or a4 = 1 (mod 5).
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