What is the reciprocal of -1?

Answer 1

The reciprocal of 1 is 1.

Proof:

a. 1*(1/1) = 1 because a*(1/a) = 1

b. 1*1 =1 because 1*a = a

c. 1/1 = 1 compare a. and b.

Answer 2

The reciprocal or multiplicative inverse of -1 is -1. Because the product of -1 times -1 is 1.

Answer 3

The reciprocal of 1 is 1.

Proof:

a. 1*(1/1) = 1 because a*(1/a) = 1

b. 11 =1 because 1a = a

c. 1/1 = 1 compare a. and b.

Answer 4

The reciprocal of 1 is 1.

Proof:

a. 1*(1/1) = 1 because a*(1/a) = 1

b. 1*1 =1 because 1*a = a

c. 1/1 = 1 compare a. and b.

Answer 5

1

Answer 6

-1

Answer 7

2 1/3