Let p be prime. Suppose a, b ∈ ℤ and ab congruent to 0 (mod p). Prove that either a congruent to 0 (mod p) or b congruent to 0 (mod p).
Let p be prime. Suppose a, b ∈ ℤ and ab congruent to 0 (mod p). Prove that either a congruent to 0 (mod p) or b congruent to 0 (mod p).
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a) Let p be prime. Suppose a, b ∈ ℤ and ab congruent to 0 (mod p).
Prove that either a congruent to 0 (mod p) or b congruent to 0 (mod p).
b) Let p ≥ 3 be prime. Show that the only solutions to x^2 congruent to 1 (mod p) are x congruent to 1 (mod p).
Hint: (Apply (x +1)(x-1) to part a)
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