Question
Mathematics Question on Inverse Trigonometric Functions
If 3sin−1(1+x22x)−4cos−1(1+x21−x2)+2tan−1(1−x22x)=3π, then x is equal to
A
31
B
−31
C
3
D
−43
Answer
31
Explanation
Solution
Put x=tanθ ∴3sin−11+tan2θ2tanθ−4⋅cos−11+tan2θ1−tan2θ +2tan−11−tan2θ2tanθ=3π ⇒3sin−1(sin2θ)−4cos−1(cos2θ)+2sin−1(tan2θ)=3π ⇒3(2θ)−4(2θ)+2(2θ)=3π ⇒2θ=3π ⇒θ=6π ⇒x=tan6π =31