Question

what is multiplicative inverse​

Answer 1

Answer:

In mathematics, a multiplicative inverse or reciprocal for a number x, denoted by 1/x or x⁻¹, is a number which when multiplied by x yields the multiplicative identity, 1. The multiplicative inverse of a fraction a/b is b/a. For the multiplicative inverse of a real number, divide 1 by the number.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The multiplicative inverse of a number x is given by x-1, such that when it is multiplied by its original number, it results in value equal to 1. For example, the multiplicative inverse of 2 is 2-1 as it satisfies the expression: 2 x 2-1 = 2 x ½ = 1

It is also called as reciprocal of a number

Multiplicative inverse of a number can be obtained by interchanging the numerator and denominator of that number. Thus, for −6 it is  

−6

1

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 or  

6

−1

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