Exercise 1841Number theory › PrimesL1Added 3 Nov 2026
Pseudoprimes
#pseudoprime#Fermat#compositeness
Statement
Define a Fermat pseudoprime to base , and show that is a pseudoprime to base .
Hint
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Solution
Definition. A composite with for some coprime to .
Compute. .
- mod : , , so .
- mod : , , so .
CRT. .
Conclusion. is a Fermat pseudoprime to base .