Question
Mathematics Question on Functions
If f(x) = sin−1 (1+x22x), then f' (3) is
A
−21
B
21
C
31
D
−31
Answer
21
Explanation
Solution
f(x)=sin−1(1+x22x)
Put x=tanθ, where θ∈(−2π,2π)
f(x)=sin−1(1+tan2θ2tanθ)
⇒f(x)=sin−1(sin2θ)
⇒f(x)=2θ=2tan−1x(∵θ=tan−1x)
f′(x)=1+x22
∴f′(3)=1+32=21