multiplicative inverse
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of multiplicative inverse
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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In the following exercises, find the multiplicative inverse of each number.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
TRY IT : : 1.252 Find the multiplicative inverse of ⓐ 18 ⓑ − 4 ⓒ 0.6.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
The word ‘inverse’ in inverse variation refers to the multiplicative inverse.
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We call 1a the multiplicative inverse of a.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
Only a square matrix may have a multiplicative inverse, as the reversibility, is a requirement.
From Textbooks ● Feb. 13, 2015
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