1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Suppose n is an integer which is not a divisor of 5.
Prove that ##n^{4} \equiv 1 mod5##
3. The attempt at a solution
I know that 16 mod 5 is equivalent to 1 mod5.
##16 = 2^{4}##
2 is not a divisor of 5. How do I prove this for the general case?
I know
##n^{4} -1 = 5k, ## for some k ##\in Z##
Suppose n is an integer which is not a divisor of 5.
Prove that ##n^{4} \equiv 1 mod5##
3. The attempt at a solution
I know that 16 mod 5 is equivalent to 1 mod5.
##16 = 2^{4}##
2 is not a divisor of 5. How do I prove this for the general case?
I know
##n^{4} -1 = 5k, ## for some k ##\in Z##
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