I Is this the correct way to quantify these integers?

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The discussion centers on the correct quantification of integers a, b, c, and d to indicate that they cannot be zero. The proposed notation, "∀ a, b, c, d ∈ ℤ - {0}", is deemed non-standard but effective for conveying the intended meaning. Participants agree that clarity for the reader is paramount, even if the notation isn't conventional. Alternative expressions, such as "{ a, b, c, d } ⊆ ℤ - { 0 }", are also suggested for precision. Overall, the focus is on ensuring that the representation accurately communicates the non-zero condition for the integers.
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I just have this random question and I was wondering if the following quantifier below is correct to represent/symbolize nonzero integers ## a, b, c, d ##:
## \forall a, b, c, d\in\mathbb{Z}_{\neq 0} ##
Does the above quantifier represent/symbolize that all of the integers ## a, b, c, d ## cannot be ## 0 ##? Is this correct?
 
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It is non-standard, but all that really matters is that the reader understands what you mean. I think they will.
If you want to write it perfectly correctly you could write:
$$\forall a,b,c,d\in \mathbb Z - \{0\}$$
 
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TL;DR Summary: I just have this random question and I was wondering if the following quantifier below is correct to represent/symbolize nonzero integers ## a, b, c, d ##:
## \forall a, b, c, d\in\mathbb{Z}_{\neq 0} ##

Does the above quantifier represent/symbolize that all of the integers ## a, b, c, d ## cannot be ## 0 ##? Is this correct?
Or, perhaps ##\{ a, b, c, d \} \subset \mathbb{Z} - \{ 0 \}##

-Dan
 
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