Mathematics GCSE
Inverse operation
What Inverse operation means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Inverse operation
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
An operation that reverses another operation under the relevant conditions, such as multiplication reversing division by a non-zero value.
Topics that use Inverse operation
- Number - Measures and accuracy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- calculating with bounds
- compound measures
- Error interval
- error intervals
- Limits of accuracy
- Lower limit
- Problem solving in context
- Significant Figure
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