Is the number being multiplied to a variable. Can be a whole number, integer, or fraction! What is the coefficient of: X4x 2 7
A fraction whose numerator and denominator are flipped from the original fraction. What is the reciprocal of: (1/2) (-4/3)
Way 1: Find the least common denominator and combine like terms. Always separate the coefficient from the variable first! PUT RIGHT NEXT TO THE VARIABLE! To UNDO the fraction coefficient: MULTIPLY BY THE RECIPROCAL
Way 2: Multiply first to clear the equation of fractions. Multiply each piece of the equation by the LEAST COMMON DENOMINATOR. Then follow the steps to get the variable alone.
Multiply by powers of 10 to undo decimals in an equation. 10 ^1 10 ^2 10 ^3 Look for the greatest amount of digits to the right of the decimal to determine which power of 10 you will multiply each piece by.