Use Wilson's Theorem to prove that for primes p congruent to 1 modulo 4 the quadratic congruence 1' = -1 (mod p) has a solution.

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Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.5: Congruence Of Integers
Problem 30E: 30. Prove that any positive integer is congruent to its units digit modulo .
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Use Wilson's Theorem to prove that for primes p congruent to 1 modulo
4 the quadratic congruence
x = -1 (mod p)
has a solution.
Transcribed Image Text:Use Wilson's Theorem to prove that for primes p congruent to 1 modulo 4 the quadratic congruence x = -1 (mod p) has a solution.
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