Question
Question: If \(\cos ec\theta = \coth x\), then the value of \(\tan \theta \) is: A. \(\cosh x\) B. \(\sin...
If cosecθ=cothx, then the value of tanθ is:
A. coshx
B. sinhx
C. tanhx
D. cosechx
Solution
In the given problem, we are provided an equation involving the normal trigonometric functions and hyperbolic trigonometric functions. So, we have to find the value of the tangent function of an angle given the value of the cos\secant of the same angle in terms of hyperbolic trigonometric functions. We use the trigonometric formulae and identities such as tanθ=cotθ1 and cot2θ+1=cosec2θ.
Complete step by step answer:
So, we have, cosecθ=cothx.Now, we have to find the value of tanθ.
Using the trigonometric formula tanθ=cotθ1, we get,
⇒tanθ=cotθ1
Now, we use the trigonometric formula cot2θ+1=cosec2θ. So, we substitute the value of cotθ in terms of cosecθ.
⇒tanθ=cosec2θ−11
Now, we have got the expression for tangent of angle θ in terms of cosecant of the same angle. So, we know the value of cosecθ. Substituting the value in the expression, we get,
⇒tanθ=coth2x−11
Now, we have the value of tanθ in terms of hyperbolic trigonometric functions. Using the hyperbolic trigonometric identity coth2x−cosech2x=1 in the expression, we get,
⇒tanθ=cosech2x1
Computing the square root, we get,
⇒tanθ=cosechx1
Now, using another hyperbolic trigonometric formula sinhx=cosechx1. So, we get,
∴tanθ=sinhx
So, we get the value of tanθ as sinhx.
So, option A is the correct answer.
Note: We must have knowledge about the hyperbolic trigonometric functions in order to solve the functions. One must know both the trigonometric and hyperbolic identities to get to the final answer. Take care of the calculations to be sure of the answer.We must use simplification rules to ease our calculations.