Chapter 4.2, Problem 42E

To determine

To calculate:The reciprocal of the number $-8$ .

Answer to Problem 42E

The reciprocal of this number is $\frac{-1}{8}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Giveninformation: The given number is $-8$ .

Calculation: The given number is $-8$ .

Reciprocal of given number is $\frac{-1}{8}$ .

Check: $-8\times \frac{-1}{8}=1$

The product of a number and its reciprocal is always $1$ .

Thus the reciprocal of given number is $\frac{-1}{8}$ .