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Question
The numbers ______ and ______ are their own reciprocal.
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Solution
The numbers 1 and –1 are their own reciprocal.
Explanation:
(i) For value 1
⇒ Reciprocal of 1 is `(1/1)`
⇒ Reciprocal of 1 is 1.
(ii) For value –1
⇒ Reciprocal of –1 is
⇒ Reciprocal of –1 is –1.
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