6. Suppose that p is prime and p = 2 mod 3. Prove that every integer is a cube modulo p. In other words, prove that for every integer x, there exists an integer a such that a³ = x mod p. Hint/example: (x11)3 = x mod 17. Generalize.

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6. Suppose that p is prime and p = 2 mod 3. Prove that every integer
is a cube modulo p. In other words, prove that for every integer x,
there exists an integer a such that a³ = x mod p. Hint/example:
(x11)3 = x mod 17. Generalize.
Transcribed Image Text:6. Suppose that p is prime and p = 2 mod 3. Prove that every integer is a cube modulo p. In other words, prove that for every integer x, there exists an integer a such that a³ = x mod p. Hint/example: (x11)3 = x mod 17. Generalize.
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