What is a Reciprocal?

What is a Reciprocal?

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Mathematics, Science

4th Grade - University

Hard

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This video tutorial explains the concept of reciprocals, demonstrating how to find the reciprocal of whole numbers and fractions. It begins with an introduction to reciprocals, followed by examples using the numbers 5 and 3. The video highlights a pattern in finding reciprocals, showing that the reciprocal of a whole number is one over that number. It also covers finding the reciprocal of a fraction, using 1/4 as an example. The tutorial concludes with practice questions for viewers to try.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What do you notice about the pattern of reciprocals for whole numbers?

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Explain the relationship between a number and its reciprocal.

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