The correct representation of the "does not divide" symbol in LaTeX is achieved using the command \not{|}, which requires proper placement of braces. The discussion clarifies that the diagonal stroke should intersect the vertical stroke, not be positioned next to it. Additionally, the \cancel{|} command can also be utilized to achieve a similar effect. Proper syntax is crucial for accurate representation in mathematical expressions.
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Doesn't seem to be an error.jim mcnamara said:The symbol should be a diagonal stroke through (not next to) a vertical stroke, meaning "does not divide".
\not{|} works, but in that post, the braces are missing:\cancel{|} works: ##\cancel{|}##