Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression. tan(sin−1(x))

Solution

To simplify the expression tan(sin1(x))\tan(\sin^{-1}(x)), follow these steps:

Step 1: Understand the given expression

The expression involves the inverse sine function (sin1(x)\sin^{-1}(x)) and the tangent function (tan\tan).

Let θ=sin1(x)\theta = \sin^{-1}(x). This means that: sin(θ)=x\sin(\theta) = x Thus, θ\theta is the angle whose sine is xx.

Step 2: Apply a right triangle interpretation

Consider a right triangle where: sin(θ)=oppositehypotenuse=x1\sin(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}} = \frac{x}{1} This implies that the opposite side is xx and the hypotenuse is 1. Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can find the adjacent side: adjacent=12x2=1x2\text{adjacent} = \sqrt{1^2 - x^2} = \sqrt{1 - x^2}

Step 3: Use the definition of tan(θ)\tan(\theta)

For the same angle θ\theta, the tangent is: tan(θ)=oppositeadjacent=x1x2\tan(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}} = \frac{x}{\sqrt{1 - x^2}}

Final Answer:

tan(sin1(x))=x1x2\tan(\sin^{-1}(x)) = \frac{x}{\sqrt{1 - x^2}} This is the simplified form of the given expression.


Would you like more details or have any further questions? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you simplify tan(cos1(x))\tan(\cos^{-1}(x))?
  2. What is the simplified form of sin(tan1(x))\sin(\tan^{-1}(x))?
  3. Can you derive tan(sin1(x))\tan(\sin^{-1}(x)) using trigonometric identities?
  4. What is the domain of the expression tan(sin1(x))\tan(\sin^{-1}(x))?
  5. How do you find cot(sin1(x))\cot(\sin^{-1}(x))?

Tip: Always check the domain of the function when dealing with inverse trigonometric expressions, as they impose restrictions on the variable xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Right Triangle Geometry

Formulas

sin(θ) = opposite / hypotenuse
Pythagorean theorem: adjacent = sqrt(1 - x^2)
tan(θ) = opposite / adjacent

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12