Exploring Inverse Operations in Addition and Subtraction

The video introduces the concept of inverse operations, explaining how they are used in mathematics to find opposite operations. It covers examples of inverse operations in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, demonstrating how these operations can be used to verify results. The video also highlights the benefits of using inverse operations for cross-checking answers and encourages viewers to engage by sharing examples and subscribing.

What does 'inverse' mean?

• Opposite

• Same

• Similar

• Equal

Which of the following is an example of an inverse pair?

• Cold - cool

• High - medium

• Hot - warm

• High - low

What is the inverse operation of addition?

• None

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

If 5 + 2 = 7, what is 7 - 2?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

Rewrite 2 + 3 = 5 using inverse operation.

• 5 - 3 = 2

• 5 - 2 = 3

• 3 - 2 = 1

• 5 - 1 = 4

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

• None

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

If 2 x 3 = 6, what is 6 ÷ 3?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 1

How can you use addition to check subtraction?

• By adding the result to the subtracted number

• By subtracting the result from the original number

• By multiplying the result with the subtracted number

• By dividing the result by the subtracted number

If 4 + 2 = 6, what is 6 - 4?

• 6

• 4

• 2

• 8

What should you do to verify a multiplication problem using inverse operations?

• Add the numbers

• Subtract the numbers

• Multiply the result by one of the numbers

• Divide the result by one of the numbers