The congruence $x^n\equiv -a^n\pmod{m}$: Solvability and related OEIS sequences
We study the solvability of the congruence $x^n\equiv -a^n\pmod{m}$, where $n,m\in\mathbb{Z}_+$, $a\in\mathbb{Z}$, and $\gcd{(a,m)}=1$. Our motivation arises from computer experiments concerning a geometric property of the roots of the congruence $x^n+y^n\equiv 0\pmod{p}$, where $n\in\mathbb{Z}_+$ and $p\in\mathbb{P}$. We encounter several OEIS sequences. We also make new observations on some of them.
Authors
- Jorma K. Merikoski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5051-0082)
- Pentti Haukkanen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1723-1193)
- Timo Tossavainen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7494-4632)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Notes on Number Theory and Discrete Mathematics
- Published
- 2024-09-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7546/nntdm.2024.30.3.516-529
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Mathematical Identities
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00