Question

what is the multiplicative inverse of 8? 1/8 -1/8 -8 1

Explanation:

Step1: Recall multiplicative inverse definition

The multiplicative inverse of a number \(a\) is a number \(b\) such that \(a\times b = 1\). Let the number be \(a = 8\), we need to find \(b\) where \(8\times b=1\).

Step2: Solve for the inverse

If \(8\times b = 1\), then \(b=\frac{1}{8}\) since \(8\times\frac{1}{8}=1\).

Answer:

A. \(\frac{1}{8}\)