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div

Represents division in mathematical expressions, displaying as a standard division symbol with a horizontal line and two dots.

Overview

A fundamental arithmetic operator essential for expressing division operations in mathematical formulas, equations, and educational materials.

  • Common in elementary mathematics and basic arithmetic expressions
  • Often used in textbooks and educational materials when teaching division concepts
  • Provides a more formal alternative to the forward slash (/) in mathematical notation
  • Particularly useful in situations where clarity of mathematical operations is paramount

Examples

Basic division operation in an arithmetic expression

24÷6=424 \div 6 = 4 
24 \div 6 = 4

Mixed arithmetic expression combining division symbol with fractions

10010=100÷10=10\frac{100}{10} = 100 \div 10 = 10 
\frac{100}{10} = 100 \div 10 = 10

Division in a polynomial factorization context

x2−1÷(x+1)=x−1x^2 - 1 \div (x + 1) = x - 1 
x^2 - 1 \div (x + 1) = x - 1