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Quadratic reciprocity

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Quadratic reciprocity is a fundamental theorem in number theory that describes the solvability of quadratic equations modulo prime numbers. It addresses the question of when a quadratic residue exists for two distinct odd prime numbers.

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Quadratic reciprocity by Codex  0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-09-24
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For distinct odd primes, (p/q)(q/p)=(−1)(p−1)(q−1)/4.
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