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It depends on the context.
The additive inverse of a number, X, is the number -X such that their sum is 0.
The multiplicative inverse of a (non-zero) number, Y, is the number -Y such that their product is 1.
The inverse of a function f, is the function g (over appropriate domains and ranges) such that if f(X) = Y then g(Y) = X.
So, for example, if f(X) = 2X then g(X) = X/2
or if f(X) = exp(X) then g(X) = ln(X), and so on.
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The symbol that stands for perpendicular in mathematics?
ABâ”´CDThe symbol for perpendicular in mathematics is an inverse T
What does multiplicative inverse mean in math?
In mathematics, a multiplicative inverse or reciprocal for a number x, denoted by 1/x or x−1, is a number which when multiplied by x yields the multiplicative identity, 1
What is the inverse of -7 plus 5?
It depends on whether you mean additive inverse or multiplicative inverse.
What does inverse mean in arithmetic?
"opposite" operation. The inverse of subtraction is addition; the inverse operation of multiplication is division.
Does inverse mean opposite?
no, it means 1 divided by the number inverse of 5 is 1/5 inverse of x = 1/x
Why are square roots important in mathematics?
Every operation in Mathematics needs to have an inverse. For addition, its inverse is subtraction (and vice versa) For multiplication, its division The inverse of squaring a number, is taking its square root.
What is a additive inverse?
In mathematics, the additive inverse of a numberais the number that, when addedtoa, yields zero. The additive inverse of 7 is -7.
The symbol that stands for perpendicular in mathematics?
ABâ”´CDThe symbol for perpendicular in mathematics is an inverse T
What does multiplicative inverse mean in math?
In mathematics, a multiplicative inverse or reciprocal for a number x, denoted by 1/x or x−1, is a number which when multiplied by x yields the multiplicative identity, 1
What is the inverse of multiplication in math?
An inverse in mathematics is like saying "opposite" in everyday language. Therefore, the opposite of multiplication is division.
In maths what does inverse mean?
The inverse operation is just the opposite operation, for example addition is the inverse of subtraction, and vice verso
What is the inverse of -7 plus 5?
It depends on whether you mean additive inverse or multiplicative inverse.
What does inverse mean in arithmetic?
"opposite" operation. The inverse of subtraction is addition; the inverse operation of multiplication is division.
Does inverse mean opposite?
no, it means 1 divided by the number inverse of 5 is 1/5 inverse of x = 1/x
What does inverse property in multiplication mean?
Some one please tell me what inverse property is!!
What is the additive inverse of 56?
Definition for additive inverse:Web definitions:(mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose sum is zero; the additive inverse of -5 is +5. -56 + 56 = 0SO the additive inverse of 56 is -56 or negative 56
Does multiplicative inverse mean opposite?
no
