Write , , counting repetitions. Since are coprime, every pair consists of distinct odd prime numbers. Quadratic reciprocity for the Legendre symbol gives
Multiplying over all and using multiplicativity of the Jacobi symbol yields the sign exponent
by the odd-product parity identity proved in (b)(i). Thus the Jacobi reciprocity law is
If either integer is , its factorization is empty and both sides equal .

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