Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression cos(arcsin x).

Solution

To simplify the expression cos(arcsin(x))\cos(\arcsin(x)), we can approach it geometrically using a right triangle.

Steps to Simplify:

  1. Interpret the Inverse Sine Function: y=arcsin(x)y = \arcsin(x) This means that sin(y)=x\sin(y) = x. In terms of a right triangle, this implies that the opposite side of the angle yy is xx, and the hypotenuse is 1 (since sin(y)=oppositehypotenuse=x1\sin(y) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}} = \frac{x}{1}).

  2. Find the Adjacent Side: To find cos(y)\cos(y), we need the adjacent side. Using the Pythagorean theorem, the adjacent side is: adjacent=12x2=1x2\text{adjacent} = \sqrt{1^2 - x^2} = \sqrt{1 - x^2}

  3. Find cos(y)\cos(y): Since cos(y)\cos(y) is the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse: cos(arcsin(x))=cos(y)=1x21=1x2\cos(\arcsin(x)) = \cos(y) = \frac{\sqrt{1 - x^2}}{1} = \sqrt{1 - x^2}

Final Answer:

cos(arcsin(x))=1x2\cos(\arcsin(x)) = \sqrt{1 - x^2}

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Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do we define the domain of the arcsin function?
  2. What is the range of values for cos(arcsin(x))\cos(\arcsin(x)) when xx is in the domain of arcsin(x)\arcsin(x)?
  3. Can the identity cos(arcsin(x))=1x2\cos(\arcsin(x)) = \sqrt{1 - x^2} be extended to complex numbers?
  4. How would you express sin(arccos(x))\sin(\arccos(x))?
  5. What happens if you apply both cos\cos and arcsin\arcsin to a number outside the typical range of arcsin\arcsin?

Tip: When working with inverse trigonometric functions, it's helpful to think in terms of right triangles to simplify expressions involving compositions of these functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Right Triangle Geometry

Formulas

cos(arcsin(x)) = √(1 - x^2)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12