83.0k views
1 vote
Select the expression that represents the multiplicative inverse of -4. A. -(-4) B. C. 4 D. -4

User Rob Reagan
by
7.8k points

2 Answers

3 votes

Answer:

- 1/4

Explanation:

- 4 * x = 1

= - 1/4

Hope this helps!

User Odobenus Rosmarus
by
7.6k points
4 votes

Answer:

-1/4

Explanation:

Multiplicative inverse is another word for reciprocal

It is the number you multiply by to get 1

-4 * x = 1

Divide each side by -4

x = 1/-4

x = -1/4

User BluePeppers
by
8.0k points