Show that (p-1)(p2) (pr) (-1)'r!(mod p), for r= 1, 2, . . . ,p - 1. .

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Chapter2: Equations And Inequalities
Section2.1: Equations
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9. Show that
(p − 1)(p2)··· (p −r) = (-1)'r!(mod p),
-
P - 1.
for r = 1, 2, .
Transcribed Image Text:9. Show that (p − 1)(p2)··· (p −r) = (-1)'r!(mod p), - P - 1. for r = 1, 2, .
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