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How do you write the reciprocal number of 5?

Answer 1

Levi Adams

Reciprocal of #5=1/5 or 0.2#

A reciprocal is a whole number or fraction with the numerator (top) and denominator (bottom) flipped

In this case, it is a whole number, #5#. All whole numbers are fractions over #1#

So, #5# as a fraction would be: #5/1#

To get its reciprocal, switch the numerator #(5)# and denominator #(1)#

So the numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator

#1/5#

If you want the reciprocal of #5# as a decimal, just divide the fraction. Because, remember, fractions are just division problems.

#1-:5=0.2#

Reciprocal of #5=1/5 or 0.2#

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Answer 2

Everly Taylor

The reciprocal number of 5 is ( \frac{1}{5} ).

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.