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When multiplication is defined over some domains, for every non-zero element X, in the domain, there exists a unique element Y, also in the domain such that X*Y = Y*X = 1 where 1 is the multiplicative identity. Such a value Y is written as X-1 or 1/X.
Note that a multiplicative inverse need not exist. For example, the set of integers is closed under multiplication, but most elements do not have an inverse within the set.
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What is an example of the inverse property of multiplication?
it is the opposite of the multiplication problem
Inverse property of multiplication?
Multiplying a number by its inverse equals a * (1/a) = 1. The a cancels out.
Does the expression 5 times 05 illustrate the inverse property of multiplication?
No, the inverse property of multiplication results in an answer of 1 when inverses are multiplied together. The reciprocal of a number represents the inverse of a number. When a number or term is multiplied by its reciprocal, the result is one. 4 x 1/4 = 1 a x 1/a = 1 5 and 1/5 illustrates the inverse property of multiplication.
What is an example of the inverse property of addition?
The inverse property of addition says, "the sum of a number and its additive inverse is always zero."EXAMPLES:4 + (-4) = 08 + (-8) = 0
What are all the propertys in math?
zero property, inverse, commutative, associative, and distributative
