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LaurV · 2016-12-18, 14:39

In integers modulo 4, 3^3=3 (mod 4), not 1. (example 2). "so x is even, therefore y is ~~odd~~ 1 (mod 4).", fixed it for you

The rest seems fine.
You have a patience of steel to write all this, for which you have all my admiration!

2016-12-18, 14:39	#2
LaurV Romulan Interpreter Jun 2011 Thailand 5²·7·53 Posts	In integers modulo 4, 3^3=3 (mod 4), not 1. (example 2). "so x is even, therefore y is ~~odd~~ 1 (mod 4).", fixed it for you The rest seems fine. You have a patience of steel to write all this, for which you have all my admiration! Last fiddled with by LaurV on 2016-12-18 at 14:55