Question

Multiply 17/18 by the reciprocal of -289/324.

Answer 1

18/17

Explanation:

the negative reciprocal of -289/324 is 324/289. When it is multiplied by 17/18 you get 18/17 as the answer.

Answer 2

`- 1 (1)/(17)`

Explanation:

`Reciprocal \: of \: - (289)/(324) = - (324)/(289) \\ \\ (17)/(18) * (- (324)/(289) ) \\ \\ = (17)/(18) * (- (18 * 18)/(17 * 17) ) \\ \\ = - (18)/(17) \\ \\ = - 1 (1)/(17) \\`