5) If p is an odd prime, then 2(p – 3)! = ?? (mod p) a) 2 b) 1 c) - 1 d) - 2

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Problem 26E: Prove by induction that n2n.
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If p is an odd prime, then 2(p – 3)! = ?? (mod p)
a) 2
b) 1
c) - 1
d) - 2
Transcribed Image Text:5) If p is an odd prime, then 2(p – 3)! = ?? (mod p) a) 2 b) 1 c) - 1 d) - 2
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