Evaluate 1/(-1/2)

Problem

1/(−1/2)

Solution

1. Identify the expression as a division of a whole number by a fraction.

2. Apply the rule for dividing by a fraction, which is to multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.

3. Determine the reciprocal of −1/2 which is −2/1 or simply −2

4. Multiply the numerator 1 by the reciprocal −2

5. Simplify the result to find the final value.

Final Answer

1/(−1/2)=−2

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