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Hidden Group Structure

by Ruth I. Berger (Luther College)

This article originally appeared in:
Mathematics Magazine
February, 2005

Subject classification(s): Algebra and Number Theory | Abstract Algebra | Groups
Applicable Course(s): 4.2 Mod Algebra I & II | 4.3 Number Theory

Certain subsets of the ring of integers mod \(n\) with hidden group structure are discussed.


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