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MathNet 2022-part-03 — 197 problems (EN–VI) Question 139

Math Olympiad Vault · MathNet 2022-part-03 — 197 problems (EN–VI)

Question 139

Let $p$ be an odd prime. Find all possible remainders modulo $p^2$ of sums of the form
$$
a^{p-1} + a^{p-2}b + \dots + ab^{p-2} + b^{p-1}
$$
for integers $a$ and $b$.