Q72. - Algebra 1

Question

Find the value of n in each equation. Then name the property that is used. 

$8n=1$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The required value is $n=\frac{1}{8}$. The name of the property is multiplicative inverse property.

Step 1. Divide both the sides by 8.

$\begin{array}{l}\frac{8n}{8}=\frac{1}{8}\\ n=\frac{1}{8}\end{array}$

Hence, the value of $n=\frac{1}{8}$.

Step 2. Multiplicative inverse property.

The multiplicative inverse property says that for a given number x, that is not equal to zero, the multiplicative inverse will be 1 over x.

Step 3. Identify the property.

Hence, the required property is multiplicative inverse property.