Let n =pq where p and q are two distinct primes and consider Zn.Further, let [a] E Zn be an invertible element of order w.(a) Explain what it means for [a] to be of order w in Zn.

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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability

Section10.4: Mathematical Induction

Problem 31E

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Let n = pq where p and q are two distinct primes and consider Zn. Further, let [a] E Zn be an invertible element of order w. (a) Explain what it means for [a] to be of order w in Zn.