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The symbol "n|q" signifies that "n divides q" or that "q is divisible by n." This means there exists an integer p such that the equation q = np holds true. The clarification provided by the user eumyang confirms this definition, ensuring a clear understanding of the notation used in the book "Complex Numbers from A to ...Z."

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This is no homework question, i could not understand a statement from the book Complex Numbers from A to ...Z because i don't know the meaning of the symbol used.
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The problem is what does "n|q" mean?

Any help is appreciated! :smile:
 
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n | q means "n divides q" or "q is divisible by n". In other words, there is an integer p such that q = np.
 
eumyang said:
n | q means "n divides q" or "q is divisible by n". In other words, there is an integer p such that q = np.

Thanks eumyang! :smile:
 

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