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
Find the multiplicative inverse of ⓐ 9 ⓑ − 1 ⓒ 0.9.
From Textbooks • Apr. 22, 2020
For the following exercises, find the multiplicative inverse of each matrix, if it exists.
From Textbooks • Feb. 13, 2015
A matrix that has a multiplicative inverse is called an invertible matrix.
From Textbooks • Feb. 13, 2015
The multiplicative inverse can be found using a formula.
From Textbooks • Feb. 13, 2015
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