Suppose we randomly select a subset of positive integers. How large must the subset be, if we want to make sure that we have chosen at least one pair of integers a, b such that 19|(b − a)?
Suppose we randomly select a subset of positive integers. How large must the subset be, if we want to make sure that we have chosen at least one pair of integers a, b such that 19|(b − a)?
Elements Of Modern Algebra
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ISBN:9781285463230
Author:Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
Publisher:Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.4: Prime Factors And Greatest Common Divisor
Problem 4E: Find the smallest integer in the given set.
{ and for some in }
{ and for some in }
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Suppose we randomly select a subset of positive integers. How large must the
subset be, if we want to make sure that we have chosen at least one pair of
integers a, b such that 19|(b − a)?
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