Question

How do you find the reciprocal of 12?

Answer 1

`1/12`

Explanation:

A reciprocal is just 1 over the number

Answer 2

`1/12`

Explanation:

`"the reciprocal of any number n is "1/n`

`rArr"reciprocal of 12 is "1/12`

`"note that "12xx1/12=1larrcolor(blue)"property of reciprocal"`

Answer 3

`1/12`.

Explanation:

A reciprocal of a number is a number which, if multiplied by the original number, the product is 1.

Let's assume the reciprocal is `x`.

So, According to the Question,

`color(white)(xxx)x xx 12 = 1` [That's what the definition says.]

`rArr x = 1/12` [Divide Both sides By `12`].

So, We found our reciprocal.

So, To find a reciprocal, just divide `1` by the number you need to find the reciprocal of, and you have the grand prize.

Hope this helps.