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multiplicative inverse

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noun

Mathematics.
  1. reciprocal.


Etymology

Origin of multiplicative inverse

First recorded in 1955–60


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What is the difference between the additive inverse and the multiplicative inverse of a number?

From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020

TRY IT : : 1.252 Find the multiplicative inverse of ⓐ 18 ⓑ − 4 ⓒ 0.6.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020

So the multiplicative inverse of 0.9 is 10.

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

Determine whether the statement is true or false: The multiplicative inverse of a rational number is also rational.

From Textbooks ● Feb. 13, 2015

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