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  • 23-06-2017
  • Mathematics
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Explain in your own words, what are reciprocals and when are they used?

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bajbejkvn bajbejkvn
  • 23-06-2017
They are multiplicative inverses. For example, the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2. They are used when dividing fractions
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playerawesome1 playerawesome1
  • 23-06-2017
Recipirocals is 1 divided by the number. The number times the reciprocal equals 1. Reciprocals are used when trying to get something to equal one, like when clearing out a fraction.
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