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Number Theory Guide

Number Theory Level 5: Divisibility intro (2, 3, 5). divisibility rule.

1. Read last digit

1. Read last digit
Use the rule for the selected divisor; do not trial-divide blindly.

Select the digits or multiple required by this divisor.

last digit is 5.

2. Check 0 or 5

2. Check 0 or 5
Read last digit

Apply the selected rule exactly.

rule says yes.

3. Read yes or no

3. Read yes or no
Read last digit
Check 0 or 5
Yes

Read the divisibility relation and its semantic answer.

answer yes.