Theorem 9.9. If and is an Euler pseudoprime to the base , then is a strong pseudoprime to the base .
Solution
Proof. From the congruence , we know that where is odd. Since is an Euler pseudoprime to the base , it follows that
Since we know that either or . Hence, one of the congruences in the definition of a strong pseudoprime to the base must hold. Consequently, is a strong pseudoprime to the base .
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