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If n is a prime number greater

If n is a prime number greater than 3, what is the remainder when n is divided by 12?

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IMO, if there actually is a consistent pattern for ANY prime number greater than 3 (as suggested in the question), it is enough to check just one prime number.

Sep 17, 2014 • Comment

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Gravatar Mike McGarry, Magoosh Tutor

Dec 27, 2013 • Comment

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