171k views
4 votes
Which equation shows the inverse property of multiplication?

A. 4 + (-4) = 0
B. -8 + (-3) = -3 + (-8)
C. 2 x 1/2 = 1
D. 8/5 + 0 = 8/5

User Shogan
by
7.8k points

2 Answers

6 votes

C is the correct option.

The purpose of the inverse property of multiplication is to get a result of 1

User Steven Anderson
by
8.0k points
5 votes
The correct answer is C.

The inverse property of multiplication states that a number multiplied by its reciprocal equals 1. The reciprocal of 1/2 is 2/1, or 2.
User Adrian Mitev
by
8.1k points