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Modular Arithmetic: (Proof track.) Prove that the order of math modulo math (when math) divides math. Enter the order of math modulo math.

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**(Proof track.)** Prove that the order of aa modulo nn (when gcd⁡(a,n)=1\gcd(a,n)=1) divides φ(n)\varphi(n). Enter the order of 33 modulo 1414.

Hint and answer

Concept to use

Orders and Fermat.

Hint

φ(14)=6\varphi(14)=6; check minimal.

Answer

6

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