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Pearson Algebra 2 Common Core, 2011

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2. Properties of Real Numbers

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Exercise 40 Page 15

What happens when you multiply a real number by its reciprocal?

Inverse Property of Multiplication.

To identify the Property of Real Numbers illustrated by the given equation, we should first identify the operation being performed. 4/7*7/4 =1 In this case, the terms are being multiplied. The equation shows that multiplying a nonzero number by its reciprocal will always equal 1. This is the Inverse Property of Multiplication.

4/7*7/4=1

Multiply fractions

4*7/7*4=1

Multiply

28/28=1

Calculate quotient

1=1

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Lesson Check p.15

Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises p.15-17

Standardized Test Prep p.17

Mixed Review p.17