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The term inverse is normally used in the context of a function of an operation. The inverse of a function "undoes" whatever it is that the first function does.
There may be none, one or many (including infinitely many) inverses - depending on the nature of the first function. For example,
- if the first function is multiply by 0, there is no inverse.
- if the first is double a number the (single) inverse is halve the number.
- if the first is square the number, the inverse are finding the negative and positive square roots.
- if the first is calculate the tangent of an angle, the inverse is calculate the arctangent of the value, and add n*pi radians (n*180 degrees) for the infinitely many integers values for n.
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What is additive inverse in math terms?
negative of a number gives its additive inverse
What does the word inverse mean in math terms?
Mathematically, an inverse is an opposite, it is something that reverses what its inverse does, for example, addition and subtraction are inverse functions, as are multiplication and division. The inverse of a fraction is obtained by exchanging numerator and denominator; the inverse of a half is two.
What does principal mean in math terms?
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What mathematical terms mean opposite from?
The answer, which depends on the context could beadditive inverse,multiplicative inverse or reciprocal,reflection in the origin.
Is the inverse of the statement if I like math then I like science?
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