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