six times the reciprocal of a number equals 2 times the reciprocal of 6. find the number.

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tkhunny · Answer

Write a clear and concise defintion.  This will save you from wandering around.

N = The number we seek.

Now translate...

"six times the reciprocal of a number "

Our number is "N".
It's reciprocal is "1/N"
Six times that is "6/N"

"two times the reciprocal of 6 "

2/6 = 1/3

6/N = 1/3 - Solve away!

anonymous · Answer

N=2?

tkhunny · Answer

Please solve the equation using proper steps and eliminating guessing.

anonymous · Answer

N=18

anonymous · Answer

Thank you!

tkhunny · Answer

That's better.  Guessing can be helpful, but we must be able to abandon our guess when the mathematics suggests otherwise.  Good work.