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
8th Edition
ISBN:9781285463230
Author:Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
Publisher:Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
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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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.

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