Math, asked by sangeetayadan128, 3 months ago

By what number should (-5),^-1 be multiplied so that the product is (8)^-1 ?​

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Answered by diyamerin06
1

Answer:

Let the number be x.

based on the question,

x * (-5)^-1 = (-8)^-1

x * 1/ -5 = 1/ -8

x * 1/5 = 1/8

x = 5/ 8

the number is 5/8

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Answered by Sirat4
0

Answer:

5/8 is the answer

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number as a

According to question:

a x (5)⁻¹  =  (8)⁻¹

a x 1/5 = 1/8

a/5 = 1/8

a = 5 x 1/8

a = 5/8

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