Question

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

Answer 1

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!

Answer 2

N=2?

Answer 3

Please solve the equation using proper steps and eliminating guessing.

Answer 4

N=18

Answer 5

Thank you!

Answer 6

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