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RECIPROCALS Find the reciprocal. $$ 7 $$

   RECIPROCALS Find the reciprocal.
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Algebra 1

Ron Larson, Laurie… 1st Edition

Chapter 2, Problem 96

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Key Concepts

Reciprocal

A reciprocal is the multiplicative inverse of a number, obtained by dividing 1 by that number. When a number is multiplied by its reciprocal, the result is always 1, which makes this concept fundamental in arithmetic and algebra.

Multiplicative Inverse

The multiplicative inverse of a number is another term for its reciprocal. It is the number which, when multiplied with the original number, produces the identity element 1. This concept is widely used in solving equations and simplifying expressions.

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