Question

Hi everyone, what does it mean when they say x is evenly divided by y?

Answer 1

This means that \(x\) is \(\textbf{divisible}\) by \(y\).

Answer 2

If you want a rigorous definition,\[\text{x is evenly divided by y}\implies x = ny \wedge n \in \mathbb{Z}\]

Answer 3

For example,
4 is divisible by 2.
6 is divisible by 3.
100 is divisible by 25.

etc

Answer 4

@ParthKohli : Heheh, thanks. I thought the word "evenly" has something to do with even number :)

Answer 5

You're welcome!

Answer 6

@ParthKohli : Z is integer?

Answer 7

Yeah, \(\mathbb{Z}\) is the set of integers in set theory.

Answer 8

it is said that y is a factor of x