(a). Find all possible integers k such that the following linear congruence has a solution. (9k? +3k +1)x = 111 (mod 6k +1) (b). Let n be a square free integer, such that n = 3 (mod 4). Prove that 2 is NOT prime in Z[n].

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(a). Find all possible integers k such that the following linear congruence has a solution.
(9k? +3k +1)x = 111 (mod 6k +1)
(b). Let n be a square free integer, such that n = 3 (mod 4). Prove that 2 is NOT prime in
Z[n].
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 1. (a). Find all possible integers k such that the following linear congruence has a solution. (9k? +3k +1)x = 111 (mod 6k +1) (b). Let n be a square free integer, such that n = 3 (mod 4). Prove that 2 is NOT prime in Z[n].
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