Let . be the operation on the cartersian product of real numbers R • R such that (a,x) * (b.y) = (ab,x+y). Then the imverse of (a,x) is O E. None of the above.

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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ISBN:9781133382119
Author:Swokowski
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Chapter1: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
Section1.1: Real Numbers
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Let * be the operation on the cartersian product of real numbers R * R such that (a,x) * (b,y) = (ab,x+y). Then the inverse of (a,x) is
OB.
- a
OC.
- x
OD.
O E. None of the above
Transcribed Image Text:Let * be the operation on the cartersian product of real numbers R * R such that (a,x) * (b,y) = (ab,x+y). Then the inverse of (a,x) is OB. - a OC. - x OD. O E. None of the above
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