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what is the reciprocal of -12.5. Show work/explain to support you answer(Please answer in a helpful manner, and fast.)

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According to the given data we have the following number:

-12.5

As this is a negative number, the product of a negative number and its reciprocal equals 1. In this case then as the number is -12.5 this is a negative number, therefore the reciprocal would be negative as well.

therefore, lets call x the reciprocal

So, the product of -12.5 times x=1

So, -12.5*x=1

x=1/-12.5

x=-0.08

The reciprocal would be -0.08

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