multiplicative inverse
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of multiplicative inverse
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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What is the difference between the additive inverse and the multiplicative inverse of a number?
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
So the multiplicative inverse of 0.9 is 10.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
Find the multiplicative inverse of ⓐ 9 ⓑ − 1 ⓒ 0.9.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
Determine whether the statement is true or false: The multiplicative inverse of a rational number is also rational.
From Textbooks ● Feb. 13, 2015
A matrix that has a multiplicative inverse is called an invertible matrix.
From Textbooks ● Feb. 13, 2015
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