Prove: If N Is an Integer That Is Not a Multiple

question 68

Short Answer

Prove: if n is an integer that is not a multiple of 4, $$\text { then } n ^ { 2 } \equiv 0 \bmod 4 \text { or } n ^ { 2 } \equiv 1 \bmod 4 \text {. }$$

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