Let a and b be positive integers with (a, b) = 1. Show that if g is a primitive root (mod ab), then g is a primitive root modulo both a and b.
Let a and b be positive integers with (a, b) = 1. Show that if g is a primitive root (mod ab), then g is a primitive root modulo both a and b.
Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.3: Divisibility
Problem 23E: Let a and b be integers such that ab and ba. Prove that b=0.
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