SOLUTION: Find the reciprocal of (-1/5) (15). This is my last question. Reciprocal?? How do I figure that out i have no clue.

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Question 114935: Find the reciprocal of (-1/5) (15). This is my last question. Reciprocal?? How do I figure that out i have no clue.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming you're multiplying right?
%28-1%2F5%29+%2815%29 Start with the given expression


-15%2F5 Multiply


-3%2F1 Reduce


-1%2F3 Now simply flip the fraction to find the reciprocal

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