Question

multiplicative inverse of -2
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Answer 1

Answer:

The multiplicative inverse of -2 is $-\frac{1}{2}$.

Step-by-step explanation:

In arithmetic, a multiplicative inverse or reciprocal for various x, denoted through 1/x or x⁻¹, The multiplicative inverse of a fraction a/b is b/a.

For examples,

Multiplicative Inverse of 5 will be $\frac{1}{5}$, or $5^{-1}$

Similarly, the Multiplicative Inverse of 7 will be $\frac{1}{7}$ or $7^{-1}$

If there's a fraction like $\frac{2}{5}$ then its Multiplicative Inverse will be $\frac{5}{2}$

Similarly, if it's -2 then its Multiplicative Inverse will be $-\frac{1}{2}$. [ the Multiplicative Inverse of negative number has a negative answer. ]

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Answer 2

Answer:

The multiplicative inverse of -2 is $-\frac{1}{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

we are given a number -2 which is a negative integer.

To Find :

The multiplicative inverse of the given number negative number -2

Solution :

Since we are given the number -2  which is negative.

We have to find the multiplicative inverse of the given number

Let us assume that the multiplicative inverse of -2 is 'x'

then according the question

$-2 \ \text{x}\ x=1$

Transfer constant term of Left hand side in the denominator of the right hand side.

$x =\frac{1}{-2}$

$x =-\frac{1}{2}$

Therefore the multiplicative inverse of -2 is $\frac{-1}{2}$

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