Question

17 x^2 = 10 ( mod 29 )

(a) x = 3, 22 (mod 29)

(b) x = 7, 28 (mod 29)

(c) x = 2, 27 (mod 29)

(d) x = 4, 28 (mod 29)

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This interesting question is from Number Theory in section More Number Theory of Cryptograph & Network Security

Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) x = 2, 27 (mod 29)

The explanation is: On solving we get x = 2, 27 (mod 29).