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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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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
The symbol that stands for perpendicular in mathematics?
ABâ”´CDThe symbol for perpendicular in mathematics is an inverse T
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
