SOLUTION: Is(-1/2)i the reciprocal of 2i? If not what is the reciprocal of 2i and what steps do I take to find it?

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Question 188623: Is(-1/2)i the reciprocal of 2i? If not what is the reciprocal of 2i and what steps do I take to find it?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is(-1/2)i the reciprocal of 2i?
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Note: Since i*i^3 = 1, i^3 is the reciprocal of "i".
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Your problem:
The reciprocal of 2i = 1/(2i^3)
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Cheers,
Stan H.