Concept explainers
(a)
Find the reciprocal of the coefficient.
(a)
Answer to Problem 81PFA
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The equation:
Concept Used:
Coefficient means the number or fraction with the variable.
Example: In this algebraic expression
Calculation:
The equation:
The coefficient of ‘ p’ is
Reciprocal of the coefficient is
Thus, the reciprocal of the coefficient is
(b)
Find the solution of the equation.
(b)
Answer to Problem 81PFA
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The equation:
Concept Used:
To find the solution, we need to multiply each side by the reciprocal of the coefficient of the variable.
Calculation:
The equation
Reciprocal of the coefficient is
Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of the coefficient.
The solution of the equation is
Thus, the solution of the equation is
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