Question 52
Let $\varphi$ denote the Euler phi-function. Prove that for every positive integer $n$
$$
2^{n(n+1)} \mid 32 \cdot \varphi\left(2^{2^{n}}-1\right)
$$
$$
2^{n(n+1)} \mid 32 \cdot \varphi\left(2^{2^{n}}-1\right)
$$
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