Asked by Monterria Dawkins on Jul 15, 2024
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What is the multiplicative inverse of −6z,z≠0- 6 z , z \neq 0−6z,z=0 ?
A) −16- \frac { 1 } { 6 }−61
B) 6z
C) -6z
D) −16z- \frac { 1 } { 6 z }−6z1
E) 16z\frac { 1 } { 6 z }6z1
Multiplicative Inverse
Another term for reciprocal; a number which, when multiplied by the original number, yields the multiplicative identity (1).
Negative Integer
An integer less than zero, represented by a negative sign (-) in front of a positive number.
- Understand the concept of multiplicative and additive inverses.
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SB
shubham bharadwajJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The multiplicative inverse of a number is the reciprocal of that number. Reciprocals are found by flipping the fraction upside-down. So the multiplicative inverse of −6z-6z−6z is −16z-\frac{1}{6z}−6z1 .
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of multiplicative and additive inverses.