Let * be a binary operation on Q – {-1} defined by a * b = a + b + ab for all, a, b ∈ Q – {-1}. Then, i. Show that ‘ * ’ is both commutative and associative on Q – {-1}. ii. Find the identity element in Q – {-1}. iii. Show that every element of Q – {-1}. Is invertible. Also, find the inverse of an arbitrary element.
Binary Operation Full Solution 📺 Watch Video Explanation: Given: \( a*b = a + b + ab, \quad a,b \in \mathbb{Q} \setminus \{-1\} \) i. Commutativity: \( a*b = a + b + ab = b + a + ba = b*a \) ✔ Commutative Associativity: \( (a*b)*c = a + b + c + […]