Prove that if a1, a2, . . a, are n > 2 integers such that a; = 1 (mod 3) for every integer i (1 < i< n), then aļɑ2 • · · An =1 (mod 3).

Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.5: Congruence Of Integers
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Prove that if a1, a2,
, ..., an are n > 2 integers such that a; = 1 (mod 3) for every integer i (1 < i < n), then
aja2 • • · An = 1 (mod 3).
Transcribed Image Text:Prove that if a1, a2, , ..., an are n > 2 integers such that a; = 1 (mod 3) for every integer i (1 < i < n), then aja2 • • · An = 1 (mod 3).
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