LaTeX Latex Symbol: "Does Not Divide"

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The LaTeX symbol for "does not divide" can be represented using two specific commands: x\nmid y and x\not|\;y. Both commands produce the same output, effectively displaying the mathematical relationship where x does not divide y. This discussion highlights the simplicity of using these commands in LaTeX to convey mathematical concepts accurately.

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

Peter
How about [math]\nmid[/math]

-Dan

PS MarkFL beat me again!
 
MarkFL said:
Try:

x\nmid y

to get:

$x\nmid y$

Or:

x\not|\;y

to get:

$x\not|\;y $

Thanks Mark ...

Peter
 

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