Question

Is -5 2/3 the multiplicative inverse of 3/-17? ​

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Answer 1

Yes

Explanation:

Multiplicative Inverse of rational number:

When we multiply a rational number and its multiplicative inverse, we get 1

`\sf -5 (2)/(3)=(-17)/(3)`

Now,multiply this with (3/-17)

`\sf (-17)/(3)*(3)/(-17) = 1`

So, -5 2/3 is the multiplicatice inverse of 3/-17