Manipal MET2017MathematicsSets and Relations
In the set Q⁺ of all positive rational numbers, the operation * is defined by the formula a * b= a b 6 . Then, the inverse of 9 with respect
Options
- A4
- B3
- C1 9
- D1 3
Correct answer
A. 4
Step-by-step solution
Let e be the identity. aligned & a * e=a & a b 6 =a & e=6 & a * a⁻¹=e & a * a⁻¹=6 & a a⁻¹ 6 =6 a⁻¹= 6 6 a & 9⁻¹= 6 6 9 =4 aligned