I'm confused with the / / symbol meaning the same as ÷ ÷ 4 + 2(8 − 3) ÷ 2 − 1 4 + 2 (8 3) ÷ 2 1 should equal 8 8 using PEMDAS. However if using the Wikipedia's definition of the slash "Used between …

\div is a mathematical symbol, so it should be inside a math formula: $6\div 3=2$ should work. If you want to use it in text, do \usepackage{textcomp} and use \textdiv.

Dividing by a negative number is the same as dividing by a positive number and then multiplying by −1 1. Dividing an inequality by a positive number retains the same inequality. But, multiplying by −1 1 is …

In in-line math mode, I tend to use the literal slash (i.e. /) to denote division. Unlike the common binary operators [+ - \times \div], / is treated as an ordinary math object, though. This may ea...

Jun 6, 2016 · I usually use \div to generate a divide-by symbol, but when using the physics package, \div gives a nabla followed by a dot ("period") instead.

Apr 19, 2017 · If we multiply or divide an inequality by a negative number, the inequality symbol is reversed. Why is this true? Example: Given $1<2,$ multiplying both sides by $-1$ we get $-2<-1.$

I'm currently in the process of trying to create a worksheet for my students with long division problems for them to practice. Unfortunately, the best I've been able to come up with so far in terms...

What is the correct way to make the "does not divide" symbol in plain LaTeX 2e? I'm talking about the symbol that is a vertical bar with a slash through it. I prefer not to install AMS or other

What is the correct way, both semantically and typographically, to typeset a ∣ b and a ∤ b (read “a divides b” and ”a does not divide b”)? I guess I could simply type | (vertical bar, U+007C) or \vert for one and …

Nov 4, 2015 · Among many symbols which can be used for the expression "a divides b'', the preferred one is \\mid (and its brother \\nmid) which has some spacing advantage over \\vert. But the double …