Find the inverse of p under the binary operation * defined by p*q = p

MATHEMATICS
JAMB 2000

Find the inverse of p under the binary operation * defined by p*q = p + q - pq, where p and q are real numbers and zero is the identity

  • A. p
  • B. p -1
  • C. p/(p-1)
  • D. p/(p+1)

Correct Answer: C. p/(p-1)



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