Question

The reciprocal of - 5 is
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

answer is 1/5

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Answer 2

Given:

The number = -5

To Find:

It's reciprocal

Solution:

Such a number is also referred to as its multiplicative inverse.

Reciprocal of a number x is written as 1/x

It is derived by converting the mixed fraction into an improper fraction

Thus, according to the question -

Number = - 5

Reciprocal = 1/x

= - 1/5 ( Denominator is always positive)

Answer: The reciprocal of -5 is-1/5