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Question 33679: The Nonzero Multiplicative Group Gives a p−1 Power Identity

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0066-33679 · q-20261014-advance-20261031-r06-finite-field-0029

Original question and givens

Use the complete prime field Z_7, with prime p=7, residue labels 0 through p−1, and addition/multiplication modulo p. Nonzero inputs alone may be inverted; division by zero is never allowed. This prime-field family does not assert that every finite field has prime order or that every finite ring is a field. Nonzero element=4. Give (element,powers,last,is_one?,nonzero_multiplicative_group_cycle), listing exponents 1 through p−1.

  • G001 — Use the complete prime field Z_7, with prime p=7, residue labels 0 through p−1, and addition/multiplication modulo p. Nonzero inputs alone may be inverted; division by zero is never allowed. This prime-field family does not assert that every finite field has prime order or that every finite ring is a field. Nonzero element=4. Give (element,powers,last,is_one?,nonzero_multiplicative_group_cycle), listing exponents 1 through p−1.

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

source roles = [qf-mod31-fielddeep-power-cycle, [domain, element, operation, p]]

After

derived = [fielddeep-power-cycle, Exact_prime_field_Zp]

Conditions: none

THIS source uses LOCAL-hyphen operations with exact keys/domain.Keep source field order and numeric/Boolean/string roles;integer rational texts omit/1.Original questions,English,MKOs,ASTs and statuses remain unchanged.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: R66_EXACT_source_bank_keys_local_operation_domain · Uses: G001

S002 · implies

Before

source roles = [7, [2]]

After

derived = [[1], Yes]

Conditions: none

Trial EVERY divisor2 through floor(sqrt(p));a composite would have a factor there.The empty test for p=2 is valid.This qualifies THIS prime field Z_p,not every finite field’s order or every finite ring as a field.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Field_PRIME_complete_trial_divisor_qualification · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=1 := mul(1, 4)

After

Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=1 = 4

Conditions: none

Calculate exactly from THIS step’s ORIGINAL ordered operands.Retain the SOURCE rational pre-reduction envelope separately;do not use floating values or silently widen a different bank.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · implies

Before

source roles = [power exponent1, 4, 7]

After

derived = [0, 4]

Conditions: none

Use integer Euclidean division: value=n*quotient+remainder with0≤remainder<n.Normalize negative representatives too;do not use floating remainders.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Finite_MOD_euclidean_quotient_remainder · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · calculation

Before

Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=2 := mul(4, 4)

After

Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=2 = 16

Conditions: none

Calculate exactly from THIS step’s ORIGINAL ordered operands.Retain the SOURCE rational pre-reduction envelope separately;do not use floating values or silently widen a different bank.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S004

S006 · implies

Before

source roles = [power exponent2, 16, 7]

After

derived = [2, 2]

Conditions: none

Use integer Euclidean division: value=n*quotient+remainder with0≤remainder<n.Normalize negative representatives too;do not use floating remainders.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Finite_MOD_euclidean_quotient_remainder · Uses: G001, S005

S007 · calculation

Before

Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=3 := mul(2, 4)

After

Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=3 = 8

Conditions: none

Calculate exactly from THIS step’s ORIGINAL ordered operands.Retain the SOURCE rational pre-reduction envelope separately;do not use floating values or silently widen a different bank.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S006

S008 · implies

Before

source roles = [power exponent3, 8, 7]

After

derived = [1, 1]

Conditions: none

Use integer Euclidean division: value=n*quotient+remainder with0≤remainder<n.Normalize negative representatives too;do not use floating remainders.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Finite_MOD_euclidean_quotient_remainder · Uses: G001, S007

S009 · calculation

Before

Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=4 := mul(1, 4)

After

Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=4 = 4

Conditions: none

Calculate exactly from THIS step’s ORIGINAL ordered operands.Retain the SOURCE rational pre-reduction envelope separately;do not use floating values or silently widen a different bank.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S008

S010 · implies

Before

source roles = [power exponent4, 4, 7]

After

derived = [0, 4]

Conditions: none

Use integer Euclidean division: value=n*quotient+remainder with0≤remainder<n.Normalize negative representatives too;do not use floating remainders.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Finite_MOD_euclidean_quotient_remainder · Uses: G001, S009

S011 · calculation

Before

Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=5 := mul(4, 4)

After

Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=5 = 16

Conditions: none

Calculate exactly from THIS step’s ORIGINAL ordered operands.Retain the SOURCE rational pre-reduction envelope separately;do not use floating values or silently widen a different bank.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S010

S012 · implies

Before

source roles = [power exponent5, 16, 7]

After

derived = [2, 2]

Conditions: none

Use integer Euclidean division: value=n*quotient+remainder with0≤remainder<n.Normalize negative representatives too;do not use floating remainders.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Finite_MOD_euclidean_quotient_remainder · Uses: G001, S011

S013 · calculation

Before

Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=6 := mul(2, 4)

After

Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=6 = 8

Conditions: none

Calculate exactly from THIS step’s ORIGINAL ordered operands.Retain the SOURCE rational pre-reduction envelope separately;do not use floating values or silently widen a different bank.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S012

S014 · implies

Before

source roles = [power exponent6, 8, 7]

After

derived = [1, 1]

Conditions: none

Use integer Euclidean division: value=n*quotient+remainder with0≤remainder<n.Normalize negative representatives too;do not use floating remainders.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Finite_MOD_euclidean_quotient_remainder · Uses: G001, S013

S015 · implies

Before

source roles = [7, 4, [4, 2, 1, 4, 2, 1]]

After

derived = [1, Yes]

Conditions: none

Retain EVERY exponent1..p−1 and the final1.The nonzero residues form the multiplicative group,but this identity does NOT claim least order p−1 or certify a primitive root.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Field_NONZERO_p_minus_1_power_identity_NOT_exact_order · Uses: G001, S014

Reverse checks

  • S015 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-audit THIS step against its ORIGINAL ordered roles and complete premises.Accept the conclusion only under these conditions;do not invert a one-way implication or call a finite check a general formal proof.
  • S014 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-audit THIS step against its ORIGINAL ordered roles and complete premises.Accept the conclusion only under these conditions;do not invert a one-way implication or call a finite check a general formal proof.
  • S013 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=6 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S012 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-audit THIS step against its ORIGINAL ordered roles and complete premises.Accept the conclusion only under these conditions;do not invert a one-way implication or call a finite check a general formal proof.
  • S011 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=5 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S010 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-audit THIS step against its ORIGINAL ordered roles and complete premises.Accept the conclusion only under these conditions;do not invert a one-way implication or call a finite check a general formal proof.
  • S009 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=4 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S008 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-audit THIS step against its ORIGINAL ordered roles and complete premises.Accept the conclusion only under these conditions;do not invert a one-way implication or call a finite check a general formal proof.
  • S007 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=3 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-audit THIS step against its ORIGINAL ordered roles and complete premises.Accept the conclusion only under these conditions;do not invert a one-way implication or call a finite check a general formal proof.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=2 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-audit THIS step against its ORIGINAL ordered roles and complete premises.Accept the conclusion only under these conditions;do not invert a one-way implication or call a finite check a general formal proof.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Field ORIGINAL previous power times element k=1 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-audit THIS step against its ORIGINAL ordered roles and complete premises.Accept the conclusion only under these conditions;do not invert a one-way implication or call a finite check a general formal proof.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-audit THIS step against its ORIGINAL ordered roles and complete premises.Accept the conclusion only under these conditions;do not invert a one-way implication or call a finite check a general formal proof.

Result

(4, [4, 2, 1, 4, 2, 1], 1, Yes, nonzero_multiplicative_group_cycle)

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

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