The inverse property of addition states that for every number n, n + (-n) = 0.
The inverse property of multiplication states that for every non-zero number n, n * (1/n) = 1. (note the non-zero part is important or else we would be dividing by zero and we are not allowed to do that)
So division is the inverse operation of multiplication and
subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.
One use of these properties is in solving equations.
For example:
Solve: 2x + 4 = 0
Subtract 4 on both sides; but this is really adding -4 so it uses negation (deriving -4 from 4), which is the inverse of addition.
2x = -4.
Divide both the sides by 2; but this is really multiplying by 1/2 so it uses inversion (getting from 2 to 1/2), which is the inverse property of multiplication.
x=-2
Basically:When u multiply, it comes up to 1 and when u add it comes up to 0!Chat with our AI personalities
the inverse of addition is subtraction and the inverse of multiplication is division. Of course, multiplication is just repeated addition so division is just repeated subtraction!
Addition is the inverse of Subtraction. Division is the inverse of Multiplication. and then visa-versa. :-) Addition is the inverse of Subtraction. Division is the inverse of Multiplication. and then visa-versa. :-) the Answer is subtraction
The inverse operation of addition is subtraction. The inverse multiplication by a number other than 0 is division. Multiplication by 0 does not have an inverse operation.
division
Some one please tell me what inverse property is!!