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The binary operation on the set of real numbers is defined by m*n = (\frac{mn}{2}) for all m, n (\in) R. If the identity element is 2, find the inverse of -5

A
\(-\frac{4}{5}\)
B
\(-\frac{2}{5}\)
C
4
D
5
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Correct Option: A

m (\propto) n = (\frac{mn}{2} - a)

Identify = e = 2

a (\propto) a-1 = e

a (\propto) a-1 = 2

-5 (\propto) a-1 = 2

(\frac{-5 \times a^{-1}}{2} = 2)

(a^{-1} = \frac{2 \times 2}{-5})

(a^{-1} = -\frac{4}{5})

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