An operation * is defined on the set of real numbers by a*b = a

MATHEMATICS
JAMB 2001

An operation * is defined on the set of real numbers by a*b = a + b + 1. If the identity elements is -1, find the inverse of the element 2 under *.

  • A. 4
  • B. zero
  • C. -2
  • D. -4

Correct Answer: D. -4



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