If a is a fraction, then we can find the reciprocal of a by switching the numerator and the denominator.
Example: Name the property or operation used in each step when solving 206 = 11x + 96:
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206 = 11x + 96Given
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206 - 96 = 11x + 96 - 96Subtraction Property of Equality
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110 = 11x + 0Subtraction
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110 = 11xAdditive Identity Property
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=
Division Property of Equality
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10 = 1xDivision
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10 = xMultiplicative Identity Property
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x = 10Symmetric Property