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Question 1536: Forward Invariance versus Pointwise Fixing

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0002-01536 · q-20261013-advance-20261020-r01-discrete-dynamical-system-0086

Original question and givens

Use the complete finite self-map on Fin(5)={0,…,4} given by T(x)=(a*x+b) mod 5, a=11, b=7. Choose the least nonnegative residue, including for negative a*x+b. Time is discrete, indexed from 0; a finite orbit is not a general stability result. Candidate subset=[0, 2, 3], normalized as a set. Give (modulus, a, b, normalized subset, sorted distinct image, is the image contained in the subset?).

  • G001 — Use the complete finite self-map on Fin(5)={0,…,4} given by T(x)=(a*x+b) mod 5, a=11, b=7. Choose the least nonnegative residue, including for negative a*x+b. Time is discrete, indexed from 0; a finite orbit is not a general stability result. Candidate subset=[0, 2, 3], normalized as a set. Give (modulus, a, b, normalized subset, sorted distinct image, is the image contained in the subset?).

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

X={0 through 4}; T(x)=(11x+(7)) mod 5

After

remainder representative always lies in X

Conditions: none

Fix the full finite state carrier and the same update rule;negative integers also use the standard remainder from0 through n−1.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: finite_total_map · Uses: G001

S002 · implies

Before

listed subset=[0, 2, 3]

After

set S=[0, 2, 3]

Conditions: none

Deduplication and sorting give a consistent set presentation without adding states.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: subset_normalization · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

member0: a·x := mul(11, 0)

After

member0: a·x = 0

Conditions: none

Multiply the original coefficient by the current state;do not clip negative values to0.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · calculation

Before

member0: a·x+b := sum(0, 7)

After

member0: a·x+b = 7

Conditions: none

Add the same offset before reducing modulo n.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · implies

Before

reduce 7 modulo 5

After

7=1·5+2

Conditions: none

The integer identity together with0≤remainder<n determines the next state.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: euclidean_remainder · Uses: G001, S004

S006 · calculation

Before

member2: a·x := mul(11, 2)

After

member2: a·x = 22

Conditions: none

Multiply the original coefficient by the current state;do not clip negative values to0.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S005

S007 · calculation

Before

member2: a·x+b := sum(22, 7)

After

member2: a·x+b = 29

Conditions: none

Add the same offset before reducing modulo n.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S006

S008 · implies

Before

reduce 29 modulo 5

After

29=5·5+4

Conditions: none

The integer identity together with0≤remainder<n determines the next state.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: euclidean_remainder · Uses: G001, S007

S009 · calculation

Before

member3: a·x := mul(11, 3)

After

member3: a·x = 33

Conditions: none

Multiply the original coefficient by the current state;do not clip negative values to0.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S008

S010 · calculation

Before

member3: a·x+b := sum(33, 7)

After

member3: a·x+b = 40

Conditions: none

Add the same offset before reducing modulo n.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S009

S011 · implies

Before

reduce 40 modulo 5

After

40=8·5+0

Conditions: none

The integer identity together with0≤remainder<n determines the next state.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: euclidean_remainder · Uses: G001, S010

S012 · implies

Before

T(S)=[0, 2, 4]

After

T(S)⊆S: No; exiting witnesses=[[2, 4]]

Conditions: none

Every image must remain in S;one explicit exit refutes invariance.The empty S satisfies the condition vacuously.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: forward_invariance · Uses: G001, S011

S013 · implies

Before

x₀∈S and T(S)⊆S

After

induction keeps every later iterate in S

Conditions: none

When the condition holds,the initial state and every update stay in S,so induction gives all later iterates,not merely one arbitrary short orbit.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: invariance_induction · Uses: G001, S012

Reverse checks

  • S013 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S012 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S011 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S010 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute member3: a·x+b with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S009 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute member3: a·x with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S008 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S007 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute member2: a·x+b with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute member2: a·x with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute member0: a·x+b with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute member0: a·x with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.

Result

(5, 11, 7, [0, 2, 3], [0, 2, 4], No)

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

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  • Lean: NOT_RUN · human review: NOT_PERFORMED
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