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Question 2525: One State’s Fixed-Point Condition

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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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R0004-02525 · q-20261013-advance-20261021-r03-orbit-fixed-periodic-0025

Original question and givens

Use the complete finite self-map on Fin(5)={0,…,4}, T(x)=(a*x+b) mod 5, a=17, b=39. Take least nonnegative residues even for negative a*x+b. Fixed points, return times and least positive periods are different notions; the conclusion concerns this finite model only. x=4. Give (modulus,a,b,x,T(x),T(x)=x?).

  • G001 — Use the complete finite self-map on Fin(5)={0,…,4}, T(x)=(a*x+b) mod 5, a=17, b=39. Take least nonnegative residues even for negative a*x+b. Fixed points, return times and least positive periods are different notions; the conclusion concerns this finite model only. x=4. Give (modulus,a,b,x,T(x),T(x)=x?).

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

n=5; a=17; b=39

After

S={0,...,4}; T(z)=(a·z+b) mod n

Conditions: none

Remainders lie in0,...,n−1,so every state has one successor in the same finite set;negative dividends do not produce negative canonical remainders.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: finite_self_map · Uses: G001

S002 · calculation

Before

fixed audit product := mul(17, 4)

After

fixed audit product = 68

Conditions: none

Multiply the current state by the original coefficient a,retaining its sign.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

fixed audit affine value := sum(68, 39)

After

fixed audit affine value = 107

Conditions: none

Then add the original constant b;this integer is not yet the canonical state.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · implies

Before

Euclidean division of 107 by 5

After

107=21·5+2

Conditions: none

Check the transition using quotient and nonnegative remainder;n>0 and0≤remainder<n ensure uniqueness.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: orbit_successor · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · implies

Before

T(4)=2

After

T(x)=x: No

Conditions: none

A fixed point returns in one step;this is equivalent to least positive period1,not merely a later return.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: fixed_point_definition · Uses: G001, S004

Reverse checks

  • 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 — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute fixed audit affine value with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute fixed audit product with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • 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, 17, 39, 4, 2, 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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