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The opposite of a number is the number which produces the same result when the opposite or inverse operation is performed.
For addition/subtraction, the opposite is the additive inverse or negative value.
e.g. 3 - 2 = 1 and 3 + (-2) = 1
For multiplication/division, division can be done by multiplication of the inverse value.
examples:
a) 4 divided by 2, 4 / 2 = 2 and the inverse is multiplication by one half : 4 x (1/2) = 2
b) 6 divided by 2/3 is the same as 6 times the inverse, 6 x 3/2 = 18/2 = 9
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Define the concept of opposites in math?
The concept of an opposite is simple. The opposite of a number is a negative. For example, the opposite of 35 is -35.
What is opposite of piece?
The opposite concept of a piece (of something) would be the whole.
Does every number have an opposite?
It depends on what you mean by an opposite. Every real number has an additive opposite but 0 does not have a multiplicative opposite.
What is the definition of a Converse theorem?
the opposite of the original concept your learning.
What is the opposite number of 9?
The opposite number of 9 is -9. In mathematics, the opposite of a number is the same distance from zero on the number line, but in the opposite direction. This is denoted by adding a negative sign in front of the number, indicating its direction opposite to the original number.
