divisibility


Given integers a and b, then we say a divides b if and only if there is some q such that b=qa.

There are many other ways in common use to express this relationship:

  • ab (read “a divides b”).

  • b is divisible by a.

  • a is a factor of b.

  • a is a divisorMathworldPlanetmathPlanetmath of b.

  • b is a multiple of a.

The notion of divisibility can apply to other rings (e.g., polynomials).

Title divisibility
Canonical name Divisibility
Date of creation 2013-03-22 11:59:49
Last modified on 2013-03-22 11:59:49
Owner mathcam (2727)
Last modified by mathcam (2727)
Numerical id 11
Author mathcam (2727)
Entry type Definition
Classification msc 11A51
Synonym divides
Synonym divisor
Synonym factor
Synonym multiple
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