Divisibility Algorithm
Definition
The divisibility algorithm is a method used to determine if one number is divisible by another. It involves performing a series of mathematical operations on the numbers to check for divisibility.
Analogy
Think of the divisibility algorithm as a security checkpoint at an airport. Just like how security personnel perform various checks on passengers and their belongings to ensure safety, the divisibility algorithm performs multiple checks on numbers to determine if they are divisible.
Related terms
Divisor: A divisor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder.
Quotient: The quotient is the result obtained when one number is divided by another.
Remainder: The remainder is what remains after dividing one number by another.
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