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2^{m-1} can be divided by 127m without residue

Source: VAIMO 1, German Pre-TST 2009

July 16, 2011
number theory unsolvednumber theory

Problem Statement

Let p>7p > 7 be a prime which leaves residue 1 when divided by 6. Let m=2p1,m=2^p-1, then prove 2m112^{m-1}-1 can be divided by 127m127m without residue.