Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.6 - Rational Equations and Problem Solving - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 387: 2

Answer

$$ \frac{1}{x}$$

Work Step by Step

Note, the reciprocal of a number, a, is given by $1/a$. The process is no different when we are using variables rather than constants, so the reciprocal of x is similarly $1/x$. As explained in the problem, it is required that x not equal 0, for this would result in a divide by zero error.
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