Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

by Charles, Randall I.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0133281140

ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 1 - Foundations for Algebra - 1-6 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers - Lesson Check - Page 42: 5

Answer

-5

Work Step by Step

The reciprocal of a fraction is that fraction with the numerator (top of the fraction) and denominator (bottom of the fraction) switched. Thus, the reciprocal of $-\frac{1}{5}$=$-\frac{5}{1}$, which equals -5.

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