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Find the reciprocal 10b/2b+8

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The reciprocal of 10b is...
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2b + 8

b + 4
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5b


1). Factor out the common term 2.

10b
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2(b + 4)

2). Divide 10/2 to get 5.

5b
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(b + 4)

3). Find the reciprocal by flipping the terms upside down.

b + 4
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5b






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