4. Prove that g.c.d. {p(m), o (n)} > 1 unless either m or n equals 2 or 1. [Hint: Use Exercise 4 of Section 6-1.] Exercise 4 of Section 6.1 is here for reference: 4. Suppose that f(m) = 0 (mod p) and that ptf'(m), where p is a prime. Use Exercise 3 to prove that there exists an r (unique modulo p) such that f(m + rp') = 0 (mod p²+¹).

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4. Prove that g.c.d. {(m), o (n)} > 1 unless either m or n
equals 2 or 1. [Hint: Use Exercise 4 of Section 6-1.]
Exercise 4 of Section 6.1 is here for reference:
4. Suppose that f(m) = 0 (mod ps) and that ptf' (m), where
p is a prime. Use Exercise 3 to prove that there exists an
r (unique modulo p) such that
f(m+rp') = 0 (mod ps+¹).
Transcribed Image Text:My question is the following: 4. Prove that g.c.d. {(m), o (n)} > 1 unless either m or n equals 2 or 1. [Hint: Use Exercise 4 of Section 6-1.] Exercise 4 of Section 6.1 is here for reference: 4. Suppose that f(m) = 0 (mod ps) and that ptf' (m), where p is a prime. Use Exercise 3 to prove that there exists an r (unique modulo p) such that f(m+rp') = 0 (mod ps+¹).
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