Find the multiplicative inverse (i.e., reciprocal) of:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
(vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x)
A multiplicative inverse for a number x, is a number which when multiplied by x yields the multiplicative identity, 1
The multiplicative inverse of a rational number is.
Therefore,
(i) The multiplicative inverse of =.
(ii) The multiplicative inverse of =.
In standard form,
(iii) The multiplicative inverse of =.
In standard form,
.
(iv) The multiplicative inverse of =.
(v) The multiplicative inverse of =.
(vi) The multiplicative inverse of =.
In standard form,
(vii) The multiplicative inverse of -1 =-1.
(viii) The multiplicative inverse of is undefined.
Since, is undefined.
(ix) The multiplicative inverse of =.
(x) The multiplicative inverse of =.
In standard form,