Negative reciprocal

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛg.ə.tɪv rɪˈsɪp.rə.kəl/ Explain

The negative reciprocal of a real number a is -1/a. The slopes of perpendicular lines are negative reciprocals of each other.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, negative reciprocal. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 123. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

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McAdams, David E. Negative reciprocal. 4/26/2019. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/n/negativereciprocal.html.

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4/26/2019: Changed equations and expressions to new format. (McAdams, David E.)
12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
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8/5/2010: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)