What is quotient: Definition and 355 Discussions

In arithmetic, a quotient (from Latin: quotiens 'how many times', pronounced ) is a quantity produced by the division of two numbers. The quotient has widespread use throughout mathematics, and is commonly referred to as the integer part of a division (in the case of Euclidean division), or as a fraction or a ratio (in the case of proper division). For example, when dividing 20 (the dividend) by 3 (the divisor), the quotient is "6 with a remainder of 2" in the Euclidean division sense, and



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{\displaystyle 6{\tfrac {2}{3}}}
in the proper division sense. In the second sense, a quotient is simply the ratio of a dividend to its divisor.

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  1. T

    I Continuity of Quotient of Complex Values

    Hey all, I have a very simple question regarding the quotient of complex values. Consider the function: $$f(a) = \sqrt{\frac{a-1i}{a+1i}}$$ where ##i## is the imaginary unit. When I evaluate f(0) in Mathematica, I get ##f(0) = 1i##, as expected. But if I evaluate at a very small value of ##a##...
  2. H

    A What is the definition of quotient Lie algebra?

    Please, in the definition of quotient Lie algebra If ##I## is an ideal of ##\mathfrak{g}##, then the vector space ##\mathfrak{g} / I## with the bracket defined by: $$[x+I, y+I]=[x, y]+I, for all x, y \in \mathfrak{g}$$, is a Lie algebra called the quotient Lie algebra of ##\mathfrak{g}## by...
  3. M

    Given two random numbers in (0,1) what are odds that the quotient is closer to an odd integer?

    Closer to odd number implies ##|y/x - (2n+1)| < 1/2## for ##n = 0,1,2...##. Then $$-\frac 1 2 < \frac y x - (2n+1) < \frac 1 2 \implies\\ y < (2n + 1.5)x,\\ y > (2n + 0.5)x$$ for each ##n##. We note ##x \in (0,1)## implies ##y## can be larger than 1 since the slope is greater than 1 (but we know...
  4. docnet

    Prove that |f| is bounded by a quotient

    I just spent 15 minutes to re-type all the Latex again because I lost everything while editing. why does this happen?? This is a huge waste of time. ##f## is entire so ##f## is holomorphic on ##\mathbb{D}∪C##. Also, ##\mathbb{D}∪C## is a connected set. By the maximum principle, ##f## restricted...
  5. K

    B Is the Quotient Topology of Real Numbers Homeomorphic to Real Numbers?

    Hello! I have two related exercises I need help with 1. Partition the space ##\mathbb{R}## into the interval ##[a,b]##, and singletons disjoint from this interval. The associated equivalence ##\sim## is defined by ##x\sim y## if and only if either##x=y## or ##x,y\in[a,b]##. Then...
  6. K

    B Open sets in quotient topology

    Hello! Reading a textbook I found that authors use the same trick to show that subsets of quotient topology are open. And I don't understand why this trick is valid. Below I provide there example for manifold (Mobius strip) where this trick was used Quote from "Differential Geometry and...
  7. M

    I Time derivative using the quotient rule

    Hi Guys Sorry for the rudimentary post. I am busy with a numerical solution to a mechanics problem, and the results are just not as expected. I am re-checking the mathematics to ensure that all is in order in doing so I am second guessing a few things Referring to the attached scan, is the...
  8. Eclair_de_XII

    Cartesian sum of subspace and quotient space isomorphic to whole space

    Let ##n=\dim X## and ##m=\dim Y##. Define a basis for ##X: y_1,...,y_m,z_{m+1},...,z_n##. The first ##m## terms are a basis for ##Y##. The remaining ##n-m## terms are a basis for its complement w.r.t ##X##. Let's call it ##Z##. ##X## is the direct sum of ##Y## and ##Z##; denote it as ##X=Y+Z##...
  9. Eclair_de_XII

    Am I using quotient spaces correctly in this linear algebra proof?

    %%% Assume that ##X/Y## is defined. Since ##\dim Y = \dim X##, it follows that ##\dim {X/Y}=0## and that ##X/Y=\{0\}##. Suppose that ##Y## is a proper subspace of ##X##. Then there is an ##x\in X## such that ##x\notin Y##. Let us consider the equivalence class: ##\{x\}_Y=\{x_0\in...
  10. LCSphysicist

    I Poincaré algebra and quotient group

    I see that the first four equations are definitions. The problem is about the dimensions of the quotient. Why does the set Kx forms a six dimensional Lie algebra?
  11. T

    I Treating the Derivative like a Quotient

    Good Morning I have read that it is not justified to split the "numerator" and "denominator" in the symbol for, say, dx/dt However, when I look at Wikipedia's discussion on the Principle of Virtual Work, they do just that. (See picture, below). I was told it is OK in 1D cases, but note the...
  12. K

    I Trying to get a better understanding of the quotient V/U in linear algebra

    Hi! I want to check if i have understood concepts regarding the quotient U/V correctly or not. I have read definitions that ##V/U = \{v + U : v ∈ V\}## . U is a subspace of V. But v + U is also defined as the set ##\{v + u : u ∈ U\}##. So V/U is a set of sets is this the correct understanding...
  13. K

    Linear algebra, find a basis for the quotient space

    Let V = C[x] be the vector space of all polynomials in x with complex coefficients and let ##W = \{p(x) ∈ V: p (1) = p (−1) = 0\}##. Determine a basis for V/W The solution of this problem that i found did the following: Why do they choose the basis to be {1+W, x + W} at the end? I mean since...
  14. mcastillo356

    Question about the quotient of the charge and mass of an electron

    hello Witch of these are certain sentences? a-\dfrac{e}{m_e}>\dfrac{H^{-}}{m_{H^{-}}}\cdot{1000} b-\dfrac{e}{m_e}>\dfrac{H^{+}}{m_{H^{+}}}\cdot{1000} The first accurate measurement of e/m was made by english physicist J.J. Thomson in 1897, who demostrated that the quotient charge-mass of the...
  15. C

    Manipulating a Laurent Series Equation

    Not really a homework problem, just an equation from my textbook that I do not understand. I can't think of any way to even begin manipulating the right hand side to make it equal the left hand side. Just to confirm equality (thanks to another user for suggestion), I multiplied both sides by of...
  16. DifferentialGalois

    Approximate Intelligence Quotient Gauge

    The following thread regards how I am to receive an accurate gauge of my IQ. Heretofore, I undertook several IQ tests, namely the Serebriakoff Advanced Culture Fair Test, Numerus Basic, Mensa Norway, Mensa Denmark, Tero 41 and Logica Stella. Additionally, I took the Mensa Luxembourg Online Test...
  17. EchoRush

    I Question about the quotient rule of derivatives

    Now, I understand how to use the quotient rule for derivatives and everything. I do not struggle with using it, my question is mostly about the formula itself...I very much enjoy WHY we do things in math, not just “here’s the formula, do it”...Here is the formula for the quotient rule of...
  18. F

    Sturm-Liouville and Rayleigh Quotient Problem

    By comparing the given equation to the equation for the Sturm-Liouville form, I see that p(x) must equal 1, q(x) must equal 0 and sigma(x) must equal 1. After this, I have no idea what I should be doing for part 2.
  19. A

    Limit with the quotient law

    Homework Statement lim (1/x - 1/3) / (x-3) x->3 Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I tried to cancel the bottom (x-3) out by multiplying the top by 3/3 and x/x and then got ((3-x)/3x)/(x-3) but ended with 0/0 and the right answer is -1/9. The top part is confusing me.
  20. Mr Davis 97

    Showing isomorphism between fractions and a quotient ring

    Homework Statement For a commutative ring ##R## with ##1\neq 0## and a nonzerodivisor ##r \in R##, let ##S## be the set ##S=\{r^n\mid n\in \mathbb{Z}, n\geq 0\}## and denote ##S^{-1}R=R\left[\frac{1}{r}\right]##. Prove that there is a ring isomorphism $$R\left[\frac{1}{r}\right]\cong...
  21. Michael Santos

    What is the difference quotient of ln (x^3 -5)? Picture provided....

    Mentor note: Thread moved from technical math section, so is missing the homework template .[ATTACH=full]234622[/ATTACH]
  22. Michael Santos

    What is the ''difference quotient'' of d/dx[ln (x+3)] ?

    Homework Statement What is the step by step difference quotient instructions of d/dx [ln (x+3)]? Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I tried to solve but i got as far as (lim h--> 0 ..of.. 1/h * ln (x+h+3/x+3)[/B]
  23. M

    A Rayleigh quotient Eigenvalues for a simple ODE

    Hi PF! Given the ODE $$f'' = -\lambda f : f(0)=f(1)=0$$ we know ##f_n = \sin (n\pi x), \lambda_n = (n\pi)^2##. Estimating eigenvalues via Rayleigh quotient implies $$\lambda_n \leq R_n \equiv -\frac{(\phi''_n,\phi_n)}{(\phi_n,\phi_n)}$$ where ##\phi_n## are the trial functions. Does the...
  24. Mr Davis 97

    I The quotient group of a group with a presentation

    Suppose that we know that ##G=\langle S \mid R\rangle##, that is, ##G## has a presentation. If ##N\trianglelefteq G##, what can be said about ##G/N##? I know that for example, if ##G=\langle x,y \rangle##, then ##G/N = \langle xN, yN \rangle##. But is there anything that can be said about the...
  25. Z

    Quotient Derivative and Minima Maxima

    Homework Statement Find out the quotient derivative i.e. the derivative of polynomial upon polynomial and then find the minima and maxima.[/B] ##W\left(z\right)=\frac{{4z+9}}{{2-z}}## Homework Equations ##\left( \frac{f}{g} \right)' = \frac{f'\,g - f\,g'}{g^2}## The Attempt at a Solution...
  26. N

    I Equivalence of Covering Maps and Quotient Maps

    I am newbie to topology and trying to understand covering maps and quotient maps. At first sight it seems the two are closely related. For example SO(3) is double covered by SU(2) and is also the quotient SU(2)/ℤ2 so the 2 maps appear to be equivalent. Likewise, for ℝ and S1. However, I...
  27. W

    I Understanding Quotient Groups in Abstract Algebra

    So I'm just beginning to study abstract algebra and I'm not sure I grasp the definition of a quotient group, I believe it probably has to do with the book providing little to no examples. In trying to come up with my own examples, I imagined the following: Consider the Klein four group, if we...
  28. S

    I A little problem about quotient modules

    Let ##M## be a (right) R-module, and ##A## and ##B## two submodules of ##M##. If ##A = B ##, then we know that ##\frac{M}{A} = \frac{M}{B}##. But is the converse also true: If ##\frac{M}{A} = \frac{M}{B}##, can we conclude that ##A = B ## ? I doubt it, but I cannot find the answer. Maybe...
  29. Eclair_de_XII

    Need help showing this difference quotient is a derivative

    Homework Statement "Suppose ##f:(a,b) \rightarrow ℝ## is differentiable at ##x\in (a,b)##. Prove that ##lim_{h \rightarrow 0}\frac{f(x+h)-f(x-h)}{2h}## exists and equals ##f'(x)##. Give an example of a function where this limit exists, but the function is not differentiable." Homework...
  30. Math Amateur

    MHB Quotient Rings .... Remarks by Adkins and Weintraub ....

    I am reading "Algebra: An Approach via Module Theory" by William A. Adkins and Steven H. Weintraub ... I am currently focused on Chapter 2: Rings ... I need help with fully understanding some remarks by Adkins and Weintraub on quotient rings on page 59 in Chapter 2 ... The remarks by Adkins...
  31. Math Amateur

    I Quotient Rings .... Remarks by Adkins and Weintraub ....

    I am reading "Algebra: An Approach via Module Theory" by William A. Adkins and Steven H. Weintraub ... I am currently focused on Chapter 2: Rings ... I need help with fully understanding some remarks by Adkins and Weintraub on quotient rings on page 59 in Chapter 2 ... The remarks by Adkins...
  32. F

    B Quotient Limit Law: Find the Value of the Limit

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  33. R

    Integration problem of a quotient

    Homework Statement What is the integral of e(x)2 over (x-1)2Homework Equations integral of (x-1)-2 is -(x-1)-1 and derivative of e(x)2 is 2xe(x)2 The Attempt at a Solution I tried to integrate it by part but I couldn't get a solution. I want to know how to start solving this question.
  34. opus

    B Difference Quotient vs ARC of a Function

    These are the two things that I'm going over in my PreCalculus class- the Difference Quotient and the Average Rate of Change of a Function. I'm confused as to what exactly they are, and how they relate to each other. Average Rate of Change= ##\frac {f \left(b\right) - f\left(a\right)} {b - a...
  35. B

    Ring in which Quotient and Remainder not Unique

    Homework Statement Give an example of a commutative ring ##R## and ##f(x), g(x) R[x]## with ##f## monic such that the remainder after dividing ##g## by ##f## is not unique; that is, there are ##q,q',r,r' \in R[x]## with ##qf + r = g = q' f + r'## and ##\deg (r)## and ##\deg (r')## are both...
  36. PsychonautQQ

    A Quotient maps, group action, open maps

    This is not homework, it's self study material. I would rather post it here than where questions are usually posted (homework help section) because i think it's much more likely to be seen here by somebody with knowledge on the subject. Let G be a topological group acting continuously on a...
  37. PsychonautQQ

    I Does L_g pass to the quotient G/H?

    Say H is a subgroup of topological group G. Let L_g: G--->G be denote a map of G acting on itself by a left translation of g. Show that L_g passes(descends) to the quotient G/H. I am a bit confused here, for L_g to pass to the quotient G/H, it would have to be constant on the fibers of G/H...
  38. SamRoss

    B Proof of quotient rule using Leibniz differentials

    I know how to prove the quotient rule by using the definition of a derivative using limits (Newton's style). I just saw a proof of the product rule using Leibniz's concept of differentials on Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_rule#Discovery Does anyone know of a Leibniz-style...
  39. Mr Davis 97

    Computing the order in a polynomial quotient ring

    Homework Statement Consider the quotient ring ##F = \mathbb{Z}_3 [x] / \langle x^2 + 1 \rangle##. Compute the order of the coset ##(x+1) + \langle x^2 + 1 \rangle## in the group of units ##F*##. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I was thinking that I just continually compute powers...
  40. Mr Davis 97

    Finding the order of a quotient field

    Homework Statement Find the order of ##\mathbb{Z}_3 [x] / \langle x^2 + 2x + 2 \rangle ## and ##\mathbb{Z}_3 [x] / \langle x^2 + x + 2 \rangle ## Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Is there an efficient method for doing this? Is the answer 27 for both? It would seem that both of these...
  41. Mr Davis 97

    Show whether two quotient rings are isomorphic

    Homework Statement Sorry for the multiple postings. I actually solved the other problems, so I have this last one: Are ##\mathbb{Z}_3[x] / \langle x^2 + 2x + 1 \rangle ## and ##\mathbb{Z}_3[x] / \langle x^2 + x + 2 \rangle## isomorphic Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution It seems...
  42. Mr Davis 97

    Group of inner automorphisms is isomorphic to a quotient

    Homework Statement Let ##G## be any group. Recall that the center of ##G##, or ##Z(G)## is ##\{ x \in G ~ | ~ xg = gx, ~ \forall g \in G\}##. Show that ##G / Z(G)## is isomorphic to ##Inn(G)##, the group of inner automorphisms of ##G## by ##g##. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I am...
  43. mr.tea

    Finding a Matrix to Connect Equivalence Classes in Quotient Space

    Homework Statement (part of a bigger question) For ##x,y \in \mathbb{R}^n##, write ##x \sim y \iff## there exists ##M \in GL(n,\mathbb{R})## such that ##x=My##. Show that the quotient space ##\mathbb{R}\small/ \sim## consists of two elements. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Well...
  44. karush

    MHB 242t.8.5.9 expand the quotient by partial fractions

    $\tiny{242t.8.5.9}$ $\textsf{expand the quotient by}$ $\textbf{ partial fractions}$ \begin{align*}\displaystyle y&=\int\frac{dx}{9-25x^2} &\tiny{(1)}\\ \end{align*} $\textit{expand and multiply every term by $(3+5x)(3-5x)$}$ \begin{align*}\displaystyle...
  45. S

    I Coefficients in a quotient of sums

    Is there a general way to express, for instance, the coefficient of the order $x^j$ term in the expression $$\frac{\Sigma_{n}^{\infty}a_nx^n}{\Sigma_{m}^{\infty}b_mx^m}$$ ? Basically I am working with a quotient of two infinite power series and I want to know the term in this quotient that is...
  46. C

    Finding the limit of a quotient as x goes to minus infinity

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  47. JasMath33

    FDQR ( Freshman Dream Quotient Rule)

    Homework Statement I have been working with researching and writing a paper on the Freshman Dream Quotient Rule. This rule states , and I was wondering if anyone can come up with an example of 2 functions which make this work. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I have looked at...
  48. JasMath33

    A What is the Freshman Dream Quotient Rule?

    I have been interested in this idea of the FDQR. This idea states the following. I have been trying to see if there is some 2 functions which make this true, but have not found it on research or with trying functions. Does anyone have any insight on this. I think it is just neat and want to...
  49. anemone

    MHB Evaluate Quotient: $ab+cd \over ad+bc$

    Given positive real numbers $a,\,b,\,c,$ and $d$ that satisfy the system below: $a^2+ d^2-ad = b^2+ c^2+ bc$ and $a^2+ b^2= c^2+ d^2$. Find all possible values of the expression $\dfrac{ab + cd}{ad + bc}$.
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