By considering appropriate series expansions, e². e²²/2. e²³/3. .... = = 1 + x + x² + · ... when |x| < 1. By expanding each individual exponential term on the left-hand side the coefficient of x- 19 has the form and multiplying out, 1/19!1/19+r/s, where 19 does not divide s. Deduce that 18! 1 (mod 19).

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Section8.2: Sequences, Series And Summation Notation
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By considering appropriate series expansions,
e². e²²/2. e²³/3.
....
=
= 1 + x + x² + ·
...
when |x| < 1.
By expanding each individual exponential term on the left-hand side
the coefficient of x- 19 has the form
and multiplying out,
1/19!1/19+r/s,
where 19 does not divide s. Deduce that
18! 1 (mod 19).
Transcribed Image Text:By considering appropriate series expansions, e². e²²/2. e²³/3. .... = = 1 + x + x² + · ... when |x| < 1. By expanding each individual exponential term on the left-hand side the coefficient of x- 19 has the form and multiplying out, 1/19!1/19+r/s, where 19 does not divide s. Deduce that 18! 1 (mod 19).
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