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Discrete Math: Number Theory and Modular Arithmetic

Using Euclid’s Algorithm, find the GCD of 480 and 156.

Prove that if xx and yy are odd, then xyxy is odd.

Write the prime factorization of 540 using the factor tree method.

Solve the linear congruence: 5x2(mod9)5x \equiv 2 \pmod{9}.

Solve 17x3(mod29)17x \equiv 3 \pmod{29} using Euclid's Algorithm.

Prove that every integer greater than 1 can be written as the product of primes.