Math Problem Statement

Evaluate. Express your answer in radians and in terms of  .

cos−1 2=  

a) sin−1 3= b) 2 2  

c) tan−1(1)=

d) sin−1− 3= e) cos−1−1= f) tan−1− 3= 

2 2 3  

Solution

Let's evaluate the inverse trigonometric functions given in the question and express the answers in radians and in terms of π\pi.


a) sin1(32)\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)

  • The sine function only outputs values in the range [1,1][-1, 1]. Since 32\frac{3}{2} is greater than 1, this expression is undefined.

Undefined\boxed{\text{Undefined}}


b) cos1(22)\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{2}\right)

  • 22=1\frac{2}{2} = 1.
  • The cosine of 0 radians (or 0 degrees) is 1. Therefore:

cos1(1)=0\cos^{-1}(1) = 0

So,

0\boxed{0}


c) tan1(1)\tan^{-1}(1)

  • The tangent of π4\frac{\pi}{4} radians (or 45 degrees) is 1. Therefore:

tan1(1)=π4\tan^{-1}(1) = \frac{\pi}{4}

So,

π4\boxed{\frac{\pi}{4}}


d) sin1(32)\sin^{-1}\left(-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)

  • The sine of π3-\frac{\pi}{3} radians (or 60-60 degrees) is 32-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}. Therefore:

sin1(32)=π3\sin^{-1}\left(-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right) = -\frac{\pi}{3}

So,

π3\boxed{-\frac{\pi}{3}}


e) cos1(1)\cos^{-1}(-1)

  • The cosine of π\pi radians (or 180 degrees) is 1-1. Therefore:

cos1(1)=π\cos^{-1}(-1) = \pi

So,

π\boxed{\pi}


f) tan1(33)\tan^{-1}\left(-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}\right)

  • The tangent of π6-\frac{\pi}{6} radians (or 30-30 degrees) is 33-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}. Therefore:

tan1(33)=π6\tan^{-1}\left(-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}\right) = -\frac{\pi}{6}

So,

π6\boxed{-\frac{\pi}{6}}


Do you have any questions or would you like to go over the details of any of these solutions?

Here are five related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What is sin1(0)\sin^{-1}(0)?
  2. What is the range of the cos1(x)\cos^{-1}(x) function?
  3. How do you evaluate tan1()\tan^{-1}(\infty)?
  4. What is the relationship between sin1(x)\sin^{-1}(x) and cos1(x)\cos^{-1}(x)?
  5. Can you calculate cos1(32)\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)?

Tip: Remember that the domain and range of inverse trigonometric functions are key to determining valid outputs.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometric Values
Radians
Pi Representation

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School