Question
Mathematics Question on Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Solve sin−12x+cos−12x+2tan−1x=π
A
1
B
0
C
−1
D
1/2
Answer
1
Explanation
Solution
We have, sin−12x+cos−12x+2tan−1x=x ⇒ 2π+2tan−1x=π(∵sin−1x+cos−1x=2π) ⇒ 2tan−1x=1π−2π=2π ⇒ tan−1x=4π ⇒ x=tan4π ⇒ x=1