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So I think I have a solution to this problem but I'm not certain if it works or not.

Problem Statement:

Let a, b, d be non-zero integers. If d|a and d|b, show that d|gcd(a,b).

Attempted Proof

Let $\gcd(a,b) = k$ for some $k$ in integers.

By Bezout's Identity, we can write this as $ax + by = k$ for some $x, y$ in integers.

We know $d|a$ and $d|b$; this implies that $d|ax$ and $d|by$

Since this means d divides all terms on the left side, it divides the entire left side:$ d|ax + by$

This implies $d|k$ which implies $d|\gcd(a,b)$.

Could someone please verify if my solution is valid or not?

Mason
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