Math Problem Statement

Find the exact value, in radians, of the expression sin^(-1)(√2/2). Use a graph of y = sin^(-1)(x).

Solution

The expression in the image is asking to find the exact value of the inverse sine (also known as arcsin) of 22\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, in radians. It also suggests using the graph of y=sin1(x)y = \sin^{-1}(x) to help.

Let's break it down:

  1. We need to find: sin1(22)\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)

  2. From trigonometric values, we know that: sin(π4)=22\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}

  3. Therefore: sin1(22)=π4\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right) = \frac{\pi}{4}

This means the exact value of sin1(22)\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right) is π4\frac{\pi}{4} radians.

Would you like more details on how the inverse sine function works or why this specific angle corresponds to π4\frac{\pi}{4}? Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the domain and range of the arcsin function?
  2. How can you graph the y=sin1(x)y = \sin^{-1}(x) function manually?
  3. What are the other common exact values of inverse sine?
  4. How can you apply the inverse sine in real-world problems?
  5. What is the significance of radian measure in trigonometry?

Tip: When working with inverse trigonometric functions, it's important to remember their specific ranges. For sin1(x)\sin^{-1}(x), the range is from π2-\frac{\pi}{2} to π2\frac{\pi}{2}, so the function always returns an angle in this interval.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

sin^(-1)(x) = y
sin(π/4) = √2/2

Theorems

Inverse Sine Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12