exactly divides


Let a and b be integers and n a positive integer.  Then am exactly divides b (denoted as ann) if an divides b but an+1 does not divide b.  For example,  2448.

One can, of course, use the similar expression and notation for the elements a, b of any commutative ring or monoid (cf. e.g. divisor as factor of principal divisor).

Title exactly divides
Canonical name ExactlyDivides
Date of creation 2013-03-22 16:10:44
Last modified on 2013-03-22 16:10:44
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Author Wkbj79 (1863)
Entry type Definition
Classification msc 11A51
Related topic Divides
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