Simplify: 1 ÷ (-1/2)

Solution:

Given, 1 ÷ (-1/2)

We have to find the simplified value.

Reciprocal of -1/2 = 1/(-1/2)

= -2

Now, 1 ÷ (-1/2) = 1 × (-2)

If the signs of the factors are different, the product is negative.

= -2

Therefore, the simplified value is -2.

✦ Try This: Simplify: 1 ÷ (-1/3)

Given, 1 ÷ (-1/3)

We have to find the simplified value.

Reciprocal of -1/3 = 1/(-1/3)

= -3

Now, 1 ÷ (-1/3) = 1 × (-3)

If the signs of the factors are different, the product is negative.

= -3

Therefore, the simplified value is -3.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 9

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NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 8 Problem 82(ii)

Simplify: 1 ÷ (-1/2)

Summary:

The simplified value of 1 ÷ (-1/2) is -2

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