Question

what will be the reciprocal of -9? If the answer is 9 or-1/9? Tell me why?

Answer 1

Answer:

The reciprocal of -9 is -1/9

Step-by-step explanation:

The reciprocal of a number means the inverse of the number

So the given number is,

-9 = -1/9

Answer 2

The answer is -1/9

As -9=-9/1

To find reciprocal we find a value which when multiplied by the number gives product 1

So -9*-1/9=1

So its reciprocal is -1/9