Question

by what no should we multiply[-8] to obtain a product equal to 12 raise to -1

Answer 1

Let x should be multiplied to

(-8) to obtain the product to

(12)^-1

=> x * (-8) = (12)^-1

=> x = 1/[(-8)(12)]

=> x = 1/(-96)

Therefore,

Required number (x) = -1/96

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