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Mathematics > Standard Multiple Choice

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If N times (5 over 14) = (5 over 14) times (7 over 9), then N =

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You can use the commutative property of multiplication to rewrite the equation as N times (5 over 14) = (7 over 9) times (5 over 14). Then you can multiply each side of the equation by 14 over 5.

Question of the Day

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2012
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84% correct

Mathematics > Standard Multiple Choice

Read the following SAT test question and then click on a button to select your answer. 

If N times (5 over 14) = (5 over 14) times (7 over 9), then N =

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Answer

If N times (5 over 14) = (5 over 14) times (7 over 9), then by the commutative property of multiplication, N times (5 over 14) = (7 over 9) times (5 over 14). Multiplying each side of the latter equation by 14 over 5 gives N times 1 = (7 over 9) times 1, so N = 7 over 9.