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If is the output for Carmichael’s function machine shown at right, how can you determine what number is dropped in? Calculate the number(s) that could have been dropped in.

Since is the output, set the expression inside of the function machine equal to .





Use the Zero Product Property:

Function machine, with no input, or output, & rule is, x, squared, + 2, x, + 1.