Suppose p > 3 is a prime. Show that (p − 3)!= − P+1 (mod p). Hint: Use Wilson's theorem.
Suppose p > 3 is a prime. Show that (p − 3)!= − P+1 (mod p). Hint: Use Wilson's theorem.
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Hint: Use Wilson's theorem.
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