Divisor

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaɪ.zər/ Explain

Figure 1: Fraction

A dividend is an expression that is divided by another expression. A divisor is an expression that divides another expression. In figure 1, the expression 3x + 2 is the divisor and the expression x - 1 is the dividend. Divisor can also be an integer that divides another integer evenly.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, divisor. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 66. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book
2. Jones, Burton. Elementary Concepts of Mathematics. pg 74. www.archive.org. MacMillan and Company. 1947. Last Accessed 7/3/2018. http://www.archive.org/stream/elementaryconcep029487mbp#page/n95/mode/1up/search/divisor. Buy the book
3. Gilbert, Jimmie; and Gilbert Linda. Elements of Modern Algebra. 6th edition. pp 71-72. Thomson, Brooks/Cole. 2005. Last Accessed 7/3/2018. Buy the book

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McAdams, David E. Divisor. 4/20/2019. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/d/divisor.html.

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Revision History

4/20/2019: Updated equations and expressions to the new format (McAdams, David E.)
12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
7/4/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup, implemented new Geogebra protocol. (McAdams, David E.)
1/24/2010: Added "References" and "Amazon Resources". (McAdams, David E.)
10/25/2008: Added sentence on integer that divides another integer. (McAdams, David E.)
6/7/2008: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)