A binary operation * is defined by a*b = ab+a+b for any real number a...

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JAMB 1999

A binary operation * is defined by a*b = ab+a+b for any real number a and b. if the identity element is zero, find the inverse of 2 under this operation.

  • A. 2/3
  • B. 1/2
  • C. -1/2
  • D. -2/3

Correct Answer: D. -2/3



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