Suppose p is prime and that a,b EN with a, b > 1. (a) Show that if p|ak for some k E N, then p|a. (b) Show that if p|a and p|a² +b², then p|b.
Suppose p is prime and that a,b EN with a, b > 1. (a) Show that if p|ak for some k E N, then p|a. (b) Show that if p|a and p|a² +b², then p|b.
Elements Of Modern Algebra
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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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