Let a, b, c E Z and n E N. Assume a = b (mod n) and b = c (mod n). Prove that a = c (mod n).

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Let \( a, b, c \in \mathbb{Z} \) and \( n \in \mathbb{N} \). Assume \( a \equiv b \pmod{n} \) and \( b \equiv c \pmod{n} \). Prove that \( a \equiv c \pmod{n} \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription for Educational Website:** Let \( a, b, c \in \mathbb{Z} \) and \( n \in \mathbb{N} \). Assume \( a \equiv b \pmod{n} \) and \( b \equiv c \pmod{n} \). Prove that \( a \equiv c \pmod{n} \).
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