Question

by what number should (-12)^-1 be multiplied so that the product becomes 16^-1

Answer 1

Answer:

-3/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number multiplied be x.

According to Question,

(-12)^-1 × x = 16^-1

=> -1/12 × x = 1/16

=> x = 1/16 × -12

=> x = -12/16 = -3/4

Hence, (-12)^-1 should be multiplied by -3/4 so that the product becomes 16^-1.