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The question is\"\".

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Simplify the expression in the left side and compare it with the given expression in the right side.

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\"\"                                    (Multiply a by the reciprocal of b.)

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\"\"                         (Apply the associative property of multiplication)

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\"\"                                (Multiply: \"\")

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The given statement is true.

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The statement is true.

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