7 If p is an odd number greater than 1, show that (p-1)(2)-1 is divisible by p - 2. [Hint: Let p= 2n + 1.]

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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
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Problem 16E
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7 If p is an odd number greater than 1, show that (p-1)(2)-1 is divisible by p - 2. [Hint: Let
p= 2n + 1.]
Transcribed Image Text:7 If p is an odd number greater than 1, show that (p-1)(2)-1 is divisible by p - 2. [Hint: Let p= 2n + 1.]
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