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Question
If y be the reciprocal of x, then the reciprocal of y2 in terms of x will be ______.
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Solution
If y be the reciprocal of x, then the reciprocal of y2 in terms of x will be x2.
Explanation:
Given, `1/x = y` ...(i)
Now, reciprocal of `y^2 = 1/y^2 = 1/(1/x)^2` ...[From equation (i)]
= x2
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