Prove that if p and q are distinct odd primes

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Section7.3: De Moivre’s Theorem And Roots Of Complex Numbers
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Prove that if p and q are distinct odd primes, then we have
(p-1)(q-1)
4
(−1)
quadratic reciprocity law.
Transcribed Image Text:Prove that if p and q are distinct odd primes, then we have (p-1)(q-1) 4 (−1) quadratic reciprocity law.
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