What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate

r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
 maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the greatest integer that divides p^4 -1 for every prime number p greate
r than 5 ?
A. 12
B. 30
C. 48
D. 120
E. 240
Okay, this is tough to explain.
First note the theorem that x^(p-1) is congruent to 1 (mod p) where p and x are
relatively prime. So, x^4 is congruent to 1 (mod 5), when x is a prime greater t
han 5; hence, x^4 - 1 is divisible by 5 (or p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5, in the no
tation used above).
Next, note that p^4 -1 factors into (p^2 + 1)(p^2 - 1). As p is a prime greater
than 5, p is odd, so p^2 + 1 is even and divisible by two. So far, we have indep
endent factors of 5 and 2.
Now, we'll show that p^2 - 1 is divisible by 24 = 3*4*2. Using the theorem above
, we see that p^2 -1 is divisible by 3. Also, p^2 - 1 = (p + 1)(p - 1). Okay, no
w this is tricky. Since p is odd, both p + 1, p - 1 are even. But, one is divisi
ble by 2, while the other is divisible by 4. So, we've shown that p^2 - 1 is div
isible by 24.
Therefore, we've shown that p^4 - 1 is divisible by 5*2*24 = 240.
If p is prime, and Zp4 denote the ring of integers modulo p4, then the number of
maximal ideals in Zp4 is
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4