Theorem 37: If p, q ∈ N are distinct prime numbers, then p and q are relatively prime. More generally, if p is a prime and p is not a divisor of a where a ∈ Z then p and a are relatively prime. Exercise 24: Prove the above theorem.

Theorem 37: If p, q ∈ N are distinct prime numbers, then p and q are relatively prime. More generally, if p is a prime and p is not a divisor of a where a ∈ Z then p and a are relatively prime. Exercise 24: Prove the above theorem.

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