Does ef|g Imply e and f Are Both Factors of g?

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The discussion confirms that if ef|g holds true for non-zero integers e, f, and g, then both e and f are indeed factors of g. This conclusion is based on the mathematical property that if a|b and b|c, then a|c. Participants in the discussion unanimously agree with this assertion, reinforcing its validity.

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I was wondering if this is a correct statement, I'm assuming it is for my proof.

Let e,f and g be non zero integers and assume ef|g is true.

I'm 100% positive this means [itex]e[/itex] and [itex]f[/itex] must both be a factor of [itex]g[/itex] .

May some one please confirm if I am correct or wrong please.
 
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hi blastoise! :wink:
blastoise said:
Let e,f and g be non zero integers and assume ef|g is true.

I'm 100% positive this means [itex]e[/itex] and [itex]f[/itex] must both be a factor of [itex]g[/itex] .

you're 100% right! :smile:

(generally, if a|b and b|c, then a|c)
 

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