In which of the following sets of numbers does each element have its inverse with respect to the usual multiplication of numbers in that set? (a) N (b) Z \ {0} (c) Q \ {0} (d) R (e) C

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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Chapter1: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
Section1.2: Exponents And Radicals
Problem 87E
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In which of the following sets of numbers does each element have its inverse with respect to the usual multiplication of numbers in that set?

(a) N

(b) Z \ {0}

(c) Q \ {0}

(d) R

(e) C

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