1. Prove each of the following assertions: (a) If a = b (mod n) and m | n, then a = b (mod m).

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Section2.5: Congruence Of Integers
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Prove the following assertion: * if a==b(mod n) and m|n ,then a==b (mod m)
1. Prove each of the following assertions:
(a) If a = b (mod n) and m | n, then a = b (mod m).
Transcribed Image Text:1. Prove each of the following assertions: (a) If a = b (mod n) and m | n, then a = b (mod m).
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