Math Problem Statement

Find an integer d that divides 15 but does not divide 25

Solution

To solve this, we need to find an integer dd that:

  1. Divides 1515, meaning 15÷d15 \div d results in an integer.
  2. Does not divide 2525, meaning 25÷d25 \div d does not result in an integer.

Step 1: Determine the divisors of 15

The divisors of 1515 are: 1,3,5,151, 3, 5, 15

Step 2: Determine the divisors of 25

The divisors of 2525 are: 1,5,251, 5, 25

Step 3: Compare the sets

We need a divisor of 1515 that is not a divisor of 2525. From the lists above:

  • Divisors of 1515: 1,3,5,151, 3, 5, 15
  • Divisors of 2525: 1,5,251, 5, 25

The only divisor of 1515 that does not appear in the divisors of 2525 is: 3\boxed{3}

Verification

  • 15÷3=515 \div 3 = 5, so 33 divides 1515.
  • 25÷325 \div 3 \neq integer, so 33 does not divide 2525.

Thus, 3\boxed{3} is the integer dd that satisfies the conditions.


Would you like more details or have any further questions? Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. Can you list all integers dd that divide 1515 but not 2525?
  2. Why does 33 divide 1515 but not 2525?
  3. What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 1515 and 2525?
  4. How do the prime factorizations of 1515 and 2525 relate to their divisors?
  5. Can you apply similar logic to find divisors of other pairs of numbers?

Tip: Always compare the sets of divisors when solving problems like this to isolate differences efficiently!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Number Theory
Divisibility
Prime Factorization

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8