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Because adding the modulus 12 to -2 gives 10 ($-2 + 12 = 10$). This means -2 and 10 represent the same residue class modulo 12.

Conditions: Work modulo 12.; Allow negative representatives.

Because adding the modulus 12 to -2 gives 10 ($-2 + 12 = 10$). This means -2 and 10 represent the same residue class modulo 12.

Conditions: Work modulo 12.; Allow negative representatives.

To verify $a \equiv b \pmod{n}$, divide $a$ by the modulus $n$ using long division and check if the remainder is $b$. If the remainder matches $b$, the congruence is valid.

Conditions: The method is demonstrated for positive dividends and positive moduli.; The speaker calls it a colloquial explanation.

To verify $a \equiv b \pmod{n}$, divide $a$ by the modulus $n$ using long division and check if the remainder is $b$. If the remainder matches $b$, the congruence is valid.

Conditions: The method is demonstrated for positive dividends and positive moduli.; The speaker calls it a colloquial explanation.