Let n E N coprime with p. Show that there exists x, y E Z coprime and such that p | x² + ny² is and only if (=) = 1.

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Chapter8: Polynomials
Section8.3: Factorization In F [x]
Problem 22E: Let ab in a field F. Show that x+a and x+b are relatively prime in F[x].
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Let n E N coprime with p. Show that there exists x, y E Z coprime and such that p | x + ny- is and
only if (=) = 1.
Transcribed Image Text:Let n E N coprime with p. Show that there exists x, y E Z coprime and such that p | x + ny- is and only if (=) = 1.
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