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How is the multiplicative inverse used to solve an equation that has a rational coefficient

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Ha ..same question I needed to ask..:)

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The multiplicative inverse is used to solve an equation that has a rational coefficient. In order to solve an equation with a coefficient that is a fraction, multiply each side of the equation by the multiplicative inverse of the fraction. Hope this answers the question.
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