Question

How do you do inverse operation on a fraction ( y/3 ) = -6

Answer 1

$\frac{-1}{18}$

Solution:

Given expression is $\frac{y}{3}=-6$

To find the inverse of y.

⇒ $\frac{y}{3}=-6$

Do cross multiplication.

⇒ y = –6 × 3

⇒ y = –18

Inverse of y means reverse the function.

We know that inverse of y is $\frac{1}{y}$.

⇒ $\frac{1}{y}= \frac{-1}{18}$

Hence, inverse of y is $\frac{-1}{18}.$