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#1 2013-01-14 16:06:49

yourskadhir
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Odd composite property1

Hi,

For any odd composite 'N', let u = (N-1)/2, v = u+1, then u^2(mod p) = v^2(mod p) if and only if 'p' is a factor of 'N'.

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#2 2013-01-14 21:45:34

scientia
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Re: Odd composite property1

Given that

and

the proof should be straightforward

Last edited by scientia (2013-01-15 01:20:38)

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