Math Problem Statement

Find the exact value of each expression, if it is defined. Express your answer in radians. (If an answer is undefined, enter UNDEFINED.) (a) sin−1(1)

(b) cos−1(0)

(c) tan−1(

3 )

Solution

Let’s evaluate each expression step by step:


(a) sin1(1)\sin^{-1}(1)

The inverse sine function (sin1(x)\sin^{-1}(x)) gives the angle θ\theta such that sin(θ)=x\sin(\theta) = x, where π2θπ2-\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \theta \leq \frac{\pi}{2}.

For sin1(1)\sin^{-1}(1): sin(θ)=1\sin(\theta) = 1 The angle where this occurs is: θ=π2\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}

Answer: π2\frac{\pi}{2}


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

The inverse cosine function (cos1(x)\cos^{-1}(x)) gives the angle θ\theta such that cos(θ)=x\cos(\theta) = x, where 0θπ0 \leq \theta \leq \pi.

For cos1(0)\cos^{-1}(0): cos(θ)=0\cos(\theta) = 0 The angle where this occurs is: θ=π2\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}

Answer: π2\frac{\pi}{2}


(c) tan1(3)\tan^{-1}(\sqrt{3})

The inverse tangent function (tan1(x)\tan^{-1}(x)) gives the angle θ\theta such that tan(θ)=x\tan(\theta) = x, where π2<θ<π2-\frac{\pi}{2} < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2}.

For tan1(3)\tan^{-1}(\sqrt{3}): tan(θ)=3\tan(\theta) = \sqrt{3} The angle where this occurs is: θ=π3\theta = \frac{\pi}{3}

Answer: π3\frac{\pi}{3}


Final Answers:

(a) π2\frac{\pi}{2}
(b) π2\frac{\pi}{2}
(c) π3\frac{\pi}{3}


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5 Related Questions:

  1. What is the domain and range of the inverse sine function (sin1(x)\sin^{-1}(x))?
  2. How do you find the principal value of inverse trigonometric functions?
  3. What is the value of tan1(3)\tan^{-1}(-\sqrt{3}) in radians?
  4. Why is the range of cos1(x)\cos^{-1}(x) restricted to [0,π][0, \pi]?
  5. How are inverse trigonometric functions used to solve trigonometric equations?

One Tip:

To work comfortably with inverse trigonometric functions, remember their domain and range restrictions—they ensure the functions are well-defined and one-to-one.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Sine
Cosine
Tangent
Radians

Formulas

sin⁻¹(x) = θ such that sin(θ) = x, where -π/2 ≤ θ ≤ π/2
cos⁻¹(x) = θ such that cos(θ) = x, where 0 ≤ θ ≤ π
tan⁻¹(x) = θ such that tan(θ) = x, where -π/2 < θ < π/2

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem
Range and Domain of Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12