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 *.
- 4
- zero
- -2
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-4
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
By definition a*b = a + b + 1.Let the inverse of the element 2 be x,
Therefore 2*x = -1
i.e. 2 + x + 1 = -1
3 + x = -1
x = -1 - 3
x = -4
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