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What is the sum of the reciprocal of 1/-13 and the reciprocal of -1/2

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-15

Explanation:

1/-13

The reciprocal is

Because of the law of indices,

We'll have

= -13.

-1/2

The reciprocal is

1 ÷ -1/2

Because of the law of indices,

We'll have

= -2

Therefore, the sum would be -13 + (-2) which would be equals to -15.

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Answer:

-15

Explanation:

1/-13

The reciprocal is


1/ 1/-13

Because of the law of indices,

We'll have
1 * -13

= -13.

-1/2

The reciprocal is

1 ÷ -1/2

Because of the law of indices,

We'll have
1 * -2

= -2

Therefore, the sum would be -13 + (-2) which would be equals to -15.

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