Latex Symbol: "Does Not Divide"

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In summary, the "does not divide" symbol, represented by \nmid in Latex, is used to indicate that one number does not divide evenly into another number. It can be inserted with the command \nmid and can also be combined with other symbols to represent different concepts. There is also an alternative symbol, \nmid, that is less commonly used. The "does not divide" symbol can be used in various mathematical contexts and differs from the "not equal to" symbol, which represents a more general concept of inequality.
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Can someone help me with the Latex symbol/code for "does not divide"?

Peter
 
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Try:

x\nmid y

to get:

$x\nmid y$

Or:

x\not|\;y

to get:

$x\not|\;y $
 
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Peter said:
Can someone help me with the Latex symbol/code for "does not divide"?

Peter
How about \(\displaystyle \nmid\)

-Dan

PS MarkFL beat me again!
 
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MarkFL said:
Try:

x\nmid y

to get:

$x\nmid y$

Or:

x\not|\;y

to get:

$x\not|\;y $

Thanks Mark ...

Peter
 

FAQ: Latex Symbol: "Does Not Divide"

What does the "does not divide" symbol in Latex mean?

The "does not divide" symbol, represented by \nmid in Latex, is used to indicate that one number does not divide evenly into another number. It is the opposite of the "divides" symbol, \mid, which signifies that one number divides evenly into another number.

How do I use the "does not divide" symbol in Latex?

In Latex, the "does not divide" symbol can be inserted by using the command \nmid. It can also be combined with other symbols, such as the "not equal" symbol, to create \neq, which means "not equal to" and is commonly used in mathematical equations.

Is there an alternative symbol for "does not divide" in Latex?

Yes, there is another symbol that can be used to represent "does not divide" in Latex. It is the negation of the "divides" symbol, which is \nmid. This symbol is less commonly used and may not be available in all Latex packages.

Can the "does not divide" symbol be used in other mathematical contexts?

Yes, the "does not divide" symbol can be used in various mathematical contexts, such as number theory, algebra, and geometry. It can also be used in conjunction with other mathematical symbols to represent different concepts, such as "not a multiple of" or "not a factor of".

Is there a difference between "does not divide" and "not equal to" in Latex?

Yes, there is a difference between the "does not divide" symbol and the "not equal to" symbol in Latex. The "does not divide" symbol specifically refers to the idea of one number not dividing evenly into another number, while the "not equal to" symbol can represent a more general concept of inequality between two numbers or variables.

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