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Definition of Inverse Operations

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Multiplication and division are called inverse operations. Which statement best describes what this means?

They always give the same result when applied to the same numbers.

Each operation undoes the effect of the other.

They can only be performed in a specific order.

They both require the same number of steps to complete.

Correct Answer

Each operation undoes the effect of the other.

Explanation

Inverse operations undo each other. If we multiply 4 by 3 to get 12, dividing 12 by 3 returns us to 4. This relationship explains why every division has a related multiplication statement: \(\text{quotient} \times \text{divisor} = \text{dividend}\).

Reference

Mathematics for college students

Quizzes you can take where this question appears

Whole numbers division (vocabulary)