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Shen picks a rational number. What is true about the opposite of his number?

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Explanation:

Opposite: Shen's number changes sign, e. g., -2 to +2.

If you meant "reciprocal," then you must ensure that the denominator of the 'new' number is never zero. 3/5 => 5/3 is ok. But x/6 = 6/x is OK ONLY for x not equal to zero.

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Answer:

It is the same distance from 0 as the original number

a rational number is any number that can be written as a fraction.

lets say she picked 1/4...the opposite would be -1/4...both are equidistant from 0.

Explanation:

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