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To solve the question, "The number …….. and …….. are their own reciprocals," we need to find two numbers that are equal to their own reciprocals. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Understanding Reciprocals**: - The reciprocal of a number \( x \) is defined as \( \frac{1}{x} \). For a number to be its own reciprocal, it must satisfy the equation \( x = \frac{1}{x} \). 2. **Setting Up the Equation**: - To find such numbers, we can set up the equation: \[ x = \frac{1}{x} \] 3. **Cross Multiplying**: - Cross-multiplying gives us: \[ x \cdot x = 1 \cdot 1 \] which simplifies to: \[ x^2 = 1 \] 4. **Solving the Equation**: - To find \( x \), we take the square root of both sides: \[ x = \sqrt{1} \] - This results in: \[ x = 1 \quad \text{or} \quad x = -1 \] 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the two numbers that are their own reciprocals are: \[ 1 \quad \text{and} \quad -1 \] ### Final Answer: The number **1** and **-1** are their own reciprocals.
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MTG IIT JEE FOUNDATION-RATIONAL NUMBERS -NCERT Section (Exercise 1.1)
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  4. Find the multiplicative inverse of the following. -1

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  12. Write. The rational number that does not have a reciprocal.

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  13. Write. The rational numbers that equal to their reciprocals.

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  14. The rational number that is equal to its negative.

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  15. Fill in the blanks. Zero has ………… reciprocal.

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