Question

Please help me explain why this works.
We are given the values of m= (p-1)(q-1), n=pq and k=n-m+1. When we input these values into x^2-kx+n=0 and solve for x, the two solutions are always factors of n. why is that? :/

Answer 1

@zepdrix @ganeshie8

Answer 2

any insights would be highly appreciated :)