An Example of a Finite Field Is the Set Zp

question 19

Short Answer

An example of a finite field is the set Zp consisting of all the integers {0, 1, ..., p - 1}, where p is a __________ and in which arithmetic is carried out modulo p.

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Likelihood

The probability or chance of an event occurring or a hypothesis being correct.

Pay

Remuneration given by an employer to an employee for their labor or services.

Credit Period

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Discount Period

The time period between the present date and the maturity date of a bill of exchange or a delayed payment, during which a discounted price may be applied.