Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 7 - Section 7.6 - Proportions and Problem Solving with Rational Equations - Vocabulary and Readiness Check - Page 536: 6

Answer

Difference of the number and 1: $x-1$ Reciprocal of the difference of the number and 1: $\frac{1}{x-1}$

Work Step by Step

Part 1: Since the number is x, the difference of the number and 1 means that the required expression is $x-1$ Part 2: The reciprocal of the difference of the number and 1 means that we need to take the reciprocal of the expression in part 1. Therefore, the required expression is $\frac{1}{x-1}$
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