Question

Write the multiplicative inverse of following with step by step,also explaination



1. -1X-2 upon -5
2.-1​

Answer 1

Answer:

2/-5 , multiplicative inverse = - 5/2

-1/1, multiplicative inverse = 1/-1 = - 1

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{ - 1 \times - 2}{ - 5 } = \frac{2}{ - 5} = - \frac{ - 5}{2}$

$- 1 = 1$