Mathematics · Number Theory
Let p be an odd prime such that p ≡ 2 (mod 3). Let &mathbb{F} p be the field with p elements. Consider the subset E of &mathbb{F} p × &mathbb{F} p given by: E = {(x, y) ∈ &mathbb{F} p × &mathbb{F} p : y 2 = x 3 + 1}. Which of the following statements is true?
- 1E has at least 2p elements
- 2E has at most p elements
- 3E can have p 2 elements
- 4E has exactly p elements✓
Correct answer
E has exactly p elements
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