Evaluate: (-5 8 )^ -1 - Vidyadip

Question

Evaluate: $\Big(\frac{-5}{8}\Big)^{-1}$

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Answer

$\Big(\frac{-5}{8}\Big)^{-1}$ $=\frac{8}{-5}$ $=\frac{8\times-1}{-5\times-1}$ $=\frac{-8}{5}$

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