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What is 1/6x=4 in solving equations with rational coefficients

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7 0

To solve an equation with a rational (fraction) coefficient you need to multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal (invert the fraction - flip it).

$\frac{1}{6}x =4$ The reciprocal of 1/6 is 6/1 or 6
$6( \frac{1}{6} x)= 6(4)$ The product of reciprocals equals 1
1x = 24
x = 24

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