Prove halving and subtraction rules, preserve integer Bezout coefficients, and distinguish a plausible answer from an independently checkable gcd certificate.
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Does a linear combination alone certify the greatest common divisor?
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No. The positive proposed gcd must also divide both inputs. Together, common divisibility and an integer linear-combination identity certify the greatest common divisor.