Ch 7: ASVAB Math: Reciprocals
About This Chapter
ASVAB Math - Reciprocals - Chapter Summary
The text and lessons in this chapter focus on the steps you'll need to take to divide radical expressions or take the reciprocal of a rational expression. Work through the lessons and then demonstrate your knowledge of reciprocals on the math portion of the ASVAB military examination. When you finish this chapter, you could:
- Define reciprocals and provide some examples
- Learn to use rational numbers
- Find the reciprocal of a radical
- Discover the steps for simplifying radicals
The instructors in these lessons will provide you with tools and techniques for learning about reciprocals. You can submit questions and use the video tags to go back and study any part of the videos. Use the handy self-assessment quizzes to measure your knowledge of reciprocals and ensure your readiness for the ASVAB Math examination.
ASVAB Math - Reciprocals Objectives
The Mathematical Knowledge and Arithmetic Reasoning sections of the ASVAB test assess your math proficiency in several areas. The multiple-choice Mathematics Knowledge subtest evaluates your knowledge of high school-level math principles, such as algebra, fractions, inequalities, reciprocals, rational numbers and sequences. Once you've studied this chapter, you might be able to successfully answer questions on reciprocals.

1. What is a Reciprocal? - Definition & Examples
Do you know what a reciprocal is in math? Well, in this lesson, you'll learn how to define the term, go give some examples and provide some key facts about reciprocals. You'll also have the chance to answer some questions and solve some problems about reciprocals.

2. Division and Reciprocals of Rational Expressions
In this video lesson, you will learn how to divide and take the reciprocal of any rational expression. Learn the one easy step you take to be able to find your answer quickly and easily.

3. Division and Reciprocals of Radical Expressions
Watch this video lesson to learn what you need to do when dividing radical expressions. Learn what you need to look out for before you divide and why you can't leave your radical in your denominator.
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Other Chapters
Other chapters within the ASVAB Mathematics Knowledge: Study Guide & Test Prep course
- ASVAB Math: Basic Arithmetic
- ASVAB Math: Math Expressions and Formulas
- ASVAB Math: Solving Math Word Problems
- ASVAB Math: Rounding Numbers and Decimals
- ASVAB Math: Fractions
- ASVAB Math: Factorials in Math
- ASVAB Math: Types of Numbers
- ASVAB Math: Patterns & Sequences
- ASVAB Math: Exponents
- ASVAB Math: Properties of Exponents
- ASVAB Math: Algebraic Expressions and Equations
- ASVAB Math: Factoring
- ASVAB Math: Quadratic Equations
- ASVAB Math: Working with Quadratic Equations
- ASVAB Math: Inequalities
- ASVAB Math: Calculating Interest
- ASVAB Math: Circles
- ASVAB Math: Geometry
- About the ASVAB Test
- ASVAB Mathematics Knowledge Flashcards