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Define a divisibility relation on Zm by this rule: for elements A and B of Zm,
A|B if and only if AC B for some C E Zm.
(a) Prove that this relation is transitive. At one point in the proof you will need to
use one of the ring or field axioms for Zm. You need not prove that axiom, but
write down which axiom it is and state clearly where you are using it.
(b) For which elements of Zm is it true that 2 m A? Briefly justify your answer.
[Hint: do odd m and even m as separate cases.]
Transcribed Image Text:Define a divisibility relation on Zm by this rule: for elements A and B of Zm, A|B if and only if AC B for some C E Zm. (a) Prove that this relation is transitive. At one point in the proof you will need to use one of the ring or field axioms for Zm. You need not prove that axiom, but write down which axiom it is and state clearly where you are using it. (b) For which elements of Zm is it true that 2 m A? Briefly justify your answer. [Hint: do odd m and even m as separate cases.]
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