The multiplicative identity of integer is
a × b = b × a
a × 1 = 1 / a
a × 1 = 1 × a = a
a × 1 = 1 × a
An integer when multiplied with its multiplicative identity gives the integer itself. So, the multiplicative identity is 1.
For every integer a, a×1=1×a=a. This shows
Question 15
Which of the following is the multiplicative identity for an integer?
(a) a
(b) 1
(c) 0
(d) -1