7. Prove that if n is odd, then 2 is not a square in GF(5") In other words, prove that there is no element a e GF(5") with a² = 2.

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7. Prove that if n is odd, then 2 is not a square in GF(5") In other words, prove that there is no element
a e GF(5") with a² = 2.
Transcribed Image Text:7. Prove that if n is odd, then 2 is not a square in GF(5") In other words, prove that there is no element a e GF(5") with a² = 2.
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