Exercise · ZW-WILSON-S-THEOREM-005 · ★☆☆ Basic
What does \((p-1)! \equiv -1 \pmod{p}\) mean?
Choose one option.
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- B. Dividing \((p-1)!\) by \(p\) leaves remainder \(p-1\)
Explanation
The congruence means the remainder of \((p-1)!\) divided by \(p\) is \(p-1\), which is the same as \(-1\) modulo \(p\).
Review the concept: Wilson's theorem
For a prime number \(p\), \((p-1)!\) leaves remainder \(-1\) when divided by \(p\).
\[(p-1)!\equiv -1 \pmod{p}\]
More practice problems: wilson's theorem
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- ZW-WILSON-S-THEOREM-006 If n>1 satisfies (n-1)!≡ -1 pmodn, what can you conclude about n?
- ZW-WILSON-S-THEOREM-007 Modulo 7, which elements of \1,2,dots,6\ are their own inverses?
- ZW-WILSON-S-THEOREM-008 What is (p-1)! + 1 modulo p for p = 5?
- ZW-WILSON-S-THEOREM-009 Knowing that 12! ≡ -1 pmod13, find the remainder of 11! when divided by 13.