A binary operation θ defined on the set of real number is such that xθy = xy/6 for all x, y ∈ R. Find the inverse of 20 under this operation when the identi...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Mathematics - 2006 Subject: General Mathematics

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A binary operation θ defined on the set of real number is such that xθy = xy/6 for all x, y ∈ R. Find the inverse of 20 under this operation when the identity element is 6
Answer Details
X ⊕ y = xy/6 = xe/6 = x
Xe = 6x
e = 6
X ⊕ y = xx1/6 where x1 = 20
Xx20/6 = 6
X = 36/20
X = 9/5

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