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Solving a system of Congruences

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If you divide \(x\) by \(5\) you obtain a remainder of \(2\). Divide it by \(3\) you obtain a remainder of \(1\). Divide it by \(7\) you obtain a remainder o...

Wilson’s Theorem

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Wilson’s Theorem provides another way to find prime numbers. Its proof is surprisingly short and elegant.

Infinite Descent and Vieta’s Formulas

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Let \(a\) and \(b\) be positive integers such that \(ab + 1\) divides \(a^2 + b^2\). Show that \(\frac{a^2 + b^2}{ab + 1}\) is the square of an integer.