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Question 16602: Keep phi(1), the Prime Case and the Composite Boundary Distinct

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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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R0032-16602 · q-20261014-advance-20261101-r06-euler-totient-function-0052

Original question and givens

Positive integer n=2, with phi computed from the complete 1-through-n representative convention. Give (n,phi_n,classification). Classification is phi_1_equals_1, prime_phi_equals_n_minus_1 or composite_no_prime_shortcut.

  • G001 — Positive integer n=2, with phi computed from the complete 1-through-n representative convention. Give (n,phi_n,classification). Classification is phi_1_equals_1, prime_phi_equals_n_minus_1 or composite_no_prime_shortcut.

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

selected modulus representative1:original nonnegative Euclidean inputs=[1, 2]

After

division rows[a,b,q,r] with a=q*b+r and0<=r<b=[[1, 2, 0, 1], [2, 1, 2, 0]];terminal positive gcd=1

Conditions: none

Each row gives a=q*b+r with its remainder bound.The pairs(a,b)and(b,r)have exactly the same common divisors.Repeat until the second entry is0;the last nonzero value is the gcd.This is an exact chain,not a floating-point approximation or an unexplained answer.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: totient_Euclidean_division_chain_preserves_common_divisors · Uses: G001

S002 · implies

Before

selected modulus:original representative k=1 in1..2;verified gcd(k,n)=1

After

coprime indicator=1;include representative=Yes

Conditions: none

Test gcd=1 for every original representative1 through n exactly once.Include only qualifying representatives.For n=1 the representative is1 and gcd(1,1)=1;do not switch to a different0-through-n−1 list.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: totient_every_original_representative_unit_gcd_test · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · implies

Before

selected modulus representative2:original nonnegative Euclidean inputs=[2, 2]

After

division rows[a,b,q,r] with a=q*b+r and0<=r<b=[[2, 2, 1, 0]];terminal positive gcd=2

Conditions: none

Each row gives a=q*b+r with its remainder bound.The pairs(a,b)and(b,r)have exactly the same common divisors.Repeat until the second entry is0;the last nonzero value is the gcd.This is an exact chain,not a floating-point approximation or an unexplained answer.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: totient_Euclidean_division_chain_preserves_common_divisors · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · implies

Before

selected modulus:original representative k=2 in1..2;verified gcd(k,n)=2

After

coprime indicator=0;include representative=No

Conditions: none

Test gcd=1 for every original representative1 through n exactly once.Include only qualifying representatives.For n=1 the representative is1 and gcd(1,1)=1;do not switch to a different0-through-n−1 list.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: totient_every_original_representative_unit_gcd_test · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · calculation

Before

selected modulus exact coprime indicator count := sum(1, 0)

After

selected modulus exact coprime indicator count = 1

Conditions: none

Compute exactly from original roles and established intermediates,retaining indices,denominators,signs and operation roles.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S004

S006 · implies

Before

selected modulus:complete representative range1..2;all selected coprime representatives=[1]

After

phi(2)=1;representatives_1_through_n

Conditions: none

Sum every indicator for the exact count.This is complete finite counting for the supplied n,not a general formula extrapolated from samples.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: totient_complete_finite_count_not_sample_formula · Uses: G001, S005

S007 · implies

Before

original n=2;exact phi=1;first proper trial divisor up to floor(sqrt(n))=null

After

n=1 handled before primality;classification=prime_phi_equals_n_minus_1

Conditions: none

One is not prime but phi(1)=1.For n≥2,no divisor up to its square root means primality;then every representative1 through n−1 is coprime and phi=n−1.Composite inputs retain the complete count rather than a prime-only shortcut.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: totient_one_prime_composite_distinct_cases · Uses: G001, S006

Reverse checks

  • S007 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute selected modulus exact coprime indicator count with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.

Result

(2, 1, prime_phi_equals_n_minus_1)

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

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