Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
Find and . Then find the sum .
. To divide, multiply the top and the bottom by the bottom with the sign of changed. The powers of repeat in fours: . So , where is the remainder of on division by .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. . , so .
Step 2. . , and , so and .
Step 3. The sum. The first eight powers make two groups of four, which add up to . What is left is .
Answer: , , and the sum is .
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