Math Problem Statement
Suppose p is prime, p is not divisible by a and k = gcd(n, p − 1). If a^(p−1/k)≡ 1 (mod p), prove that the congruence x^n ≡ a (mod p) has a solution using fundamentals of number theory
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Modular Arithmetic
Number Theory
Cyclic Groups
Primitive Roots
Formulas
Fermat's Little Theorem
Theorems
Fermat's Little Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Advanced Undergraduate