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Integral Congruences

Number Theory 2007-05-23 v2

Abstract

To each i, j belonging to some set of integers, attach the integer a(i,j). Are there integers x(i) such that x(j)-x(i) is congruent to a(i,j) mod (i,j)? A necessary condition is that a(i,j)+a(j,k) be congruent to a(i,k) mod (i,j,k). This condition is sufficient.

Cite

@article{arxiv.math/0510369,
  title  = {Integral Congruences},
  author = {Pierre-Yves Gaillard},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0510369},
  year   = {2007}
}

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9 pages, LaTeX. Results have been improved