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 *.

a

4

b

zero

c

-2

d

-4

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Dammy8957
2 years ago

I don't even understand the explanation

Fabby234
1 year ago

pls break down the explaination, i don't understand

Abdulmalik00
1 year ago

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Powersam
1 year ago

a*b= a+b+1 where a=the element '2' and b = _

Powersam
1 year ago

so if the final answer of the particular equation is -1 what will be 'b'

Powersam
1 year ago

a*b= a+b+1 where a =2, b=x, and total of the particular equation is -1 .^. 2+×+1= -1, 3+× = -1 collecting like terms , x = -3 -1 = -4

Powersam
1 year ago

so b = -4

Josh8440
2 years ago

answer is -1

Abdulmalik00
1 year ago

I don't also understand

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Powersam
1 year ago

I understand it oh

Powersam
1 year ago

let me explain

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