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What number makes 1−3u1-3u equal to 3u−13u-1 when used as a multiplier?

Question: What number makes 1−3u1-3u equal to 3u−13u-1 when used as a multiplier?

Sample answer: −1-1

Key points:

  • −1-1
  • The denominators are opposites.

Feedback: Multiply by −1-1 because −(1−3u)=3u−1-(1-3u)=3u-1.

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