Question

Six times the reciprocal of a number equals 2 times the reciprocal of 6. find the number.

Answer 1

6(1/x) = 2(1/6)

6/x = 1/3

6/x*1/6 = 1/3*1/6

x= 1/18

the number is 18

Answer 2

Equation:
6(1/x) = 2(1/7)
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6/x = 2/7
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2x = 42
x = 21