IN MATH: 1. n. the multiplicative inverse. Any number other than zero has a reciprocal, 1 divided by that number. EX. The reciprocal of one is one.

IN ENGLISH: 1. adj. corresponding but reversed. EX. The US and Russia have some reciprocal trade agreements.

APPLICATION: See list 60 and 300.

State the reciprocals of:
1. 1/2
2. - 4
3. 5 1/2
4. x

APPLICATION: See list 60.

APPLICATION: See list 300.


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