Answer
$-4$
Work Step by Step
To find the reciprocal of a number, interchange the numerator and the denominator. Hence, the reciprocal of the expression, $
\dfrac{-1}{4}
$, is
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
\dfrac{4}{-1}
\\\\=
-4
.\end{array}
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - 1.7 Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers - 1.7 Exercise Set - Page 58: 97
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