A binary operation * is defined on the set of real numbers R, by a* b = -1. Find the identity element under the operation *.
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
\(a * a^{-1} = e = -1\)
\(\therefore a^{-1} = -1\)
A binary operation * is defined on the set of real numbers R, by a* b = -1. Find the identity element under the operation *.
\(a * a^{-1} = e = -1\)
\(\therefore a^{-1} = -1\)