Question 2 Let p be a prime number. Show that (p- 1)! = (p - 1) (p – 2) .2.1 = -1 holds in F, (Hint: remind the Primitive Root Theorem).

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Question 2 Let p be a prime number. Show that
(p – 1)! = (p – 1) (p – 2) .… 2 · 1 = -1
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holds in F, (Hint: remind the Primitive Root Theorem).
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