Definition of

Inverse Operation

Inverse Operation

The operation that reverses the effect of another operation.

Example: Addition and subtraction are inverse operations.
Start with 7, then add 3 we get 10, now subtract 3 and we get back to 7

Another Example: Multiplication and division are inverse operations.
Start with 6, then multiply by 2 and we get 12, now divide by 2 and we get back to 6