Question

Using only multiplication, find the least number of multiplication required to calculate x31, for the given real number x.

Answer 1

Answer:

31 is the minimum number

Answer 2

Seven times

$x$

$x^3$

$x^2$

$x^5$

$x^1_0$

$x^2_0$

$x^3_1$

$x^3_0$

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