ds: If n is a positive integer and r is the remainder when (n-1)(n+1)is divided by 24,what is the value of r? 1. 2 is not a factor of n 2. 3 is not a factor of n
1. 2 is not a factor of n ==> N is odd ==> N=2K+1 ==> (N+1)(N-1)=2K(2K+2)=4K(K+1) ==> 必为 8 的倍数 2. 3 is not a factor of n ==> N=3K+/-1 ==> (N+1) or (N-1) 其一必为 3 的倍数