Show that if n = p1p2⋯pk, where p1, p2,…, pk are distinct primes that satisfy pj − 1 | n − 1 for j = 1, 2,…, k, then n is a Carmichael number.

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Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.4: Prime Factors And Greatest Common Divisor
Problem 5E: Prove that if p and q are distinct primes, then there exist integers m and n such that pm+qn=1.
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Show that if n = p1p2pk, where p1, p2,…, pk are distinct primes that satisfy pj − 1 | n − 1 for j = 1, 2,…, k, then n is a Carmichael number.

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