For the operation a ∗ b = a + b + 2 on R, the inverse of 3 is:
For the operation a ∗ b = a + b + 2 on R, the inverse of 3 is:
- A. −3
- B. −7
- C. −1
- D. −5
Answer: B) −7
Explanation: Identity is −2. Inverse b of a: a ∗ b = −2 → a + b + 2 = −2 → b = −a − 4. For a = 3, b = −3 − 4 = −7.
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