(9) Let a, b, and m be integers with m 21 and (a,m) = 1. Prove that the congruence ax=b (mod m) has a unique solution modulo m.
(9) Let a, b, and m be integers with m 21 and (a,m) = 1. Prove that the congruence ax=b (mod m) has a unique solution modulo m.
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Chapter2: The Integers
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Problem 23E: Let a and b be integers such that ab and ba. Prove that b=0.
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congruence
ax=b (mod m)
has a unique solution modulo m.
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