Exploring the Inverse Property of Multiplication

The video tutorial by Mr. J explains the inverse property of multiplication, which states that any number multiplied by its reciprocal equals one. The video covers examples with whole numbers and fractions, demonstrating how to find reciprocals and verify the property. It also provides a general overview using variables and additional examples to reinforce understanding.

What is the result when any number is multiplied by its multiplicative inverse?

• The number itself

• 1

• Infinity

• 0

What is another term for the multiplicative inverse?

• Denominator

• Numerator

• Reciprocal

• Quotient

What is the multiplicative inverse of 2?

• 1

• 2

• 1/4

• 1/2

What is the multiplicative inverse of 1/4?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 4

• 1

If 'a' is a whole number, what is its multiplicative inverse?

• 1/a

• a

• 1

• a/1

What is the multiplicative inverse of 1/a?

• 1

• a

• 1/a

• a/1

What is the multiplicative inverse of 8?

• 8

• 1/8

• 1/4

• 1

What is the multiplicative inverse of -5?

• 5

• -1/5

• 1/5

• -5

What is the multiplicative inverse of 3/10?

• 3/10

• 1/10

• 1/3

• 10/3

What is the result of multiplying 3/10 by its multiplicative inverse?

• 10/3

• 3/10

• 1

• 0