Algebra 2 Common Core

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 1 - Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities - 1-2 Properties of Real Numbers - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 16: 62

Answer

Not true because 1's reciprocal is 1, and they are both integers.

Work Step by Step

The reciprocal of any integer $x$ is $\frac{1}{x}$, so usually $\frac{1}{x}$ is not an integer. But, if $x=1$, then $\frac{1}{1}$ would be an integer. This also works for -1.
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