Question
Mathematics Question on Trigonometry
If a=sin−1(sin(5)) and b=cos−1(cos(5)), then a2+b2 is equal to
A
4π2+25
B
8π2−40π+50
C
4π2−20π+50
D
25
Answer
8π2−40π+50
Explanation
Solution
Calculate a=sin−1(sin(5)). To find a, note that sin−1(sin(x)) gives a result in the range [−2π,2π].
Since 5 is outside this range, we need to adjust it. We have:
a=sin−1(sin(5))=5−2π.
Thus,
a=5−2π.
Calculate b=cos−1(cos(5)). To find b, note that cos−1(cos(x)) gives a result in the range [0,π].
Since 5 is within this range, we can write:
b=cos−1(cos(5))=2π−5.
Calculate a2+b2. Now, substitute a=5−2π and b=2π−5:
a2+b2=(5−2π)2+(2π−5)2.
Expanding both terms:
=(5−2π)2+(2π−5)2=(25−20π+4π2)+(4π2−20π+25).
Combine like terms:
=8π2−40π+50.
Thus, the answer is:
8π2−40π+50