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Inverse Trigonometric Functions appeared 15 times across 3 years — 1.7% of Mathematics. This question is from Sum of Inverse Trigonometric Functions.

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( ⁻¹(3)/(5) + ⁻¹(5)/(13) + ⁻¹(33)/(65)) is equal to:

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula

Standard tangent identity sum format:

⁻¹ x + ⁻¹ y = ⁻¹ ((x+y)/(1-xy))
Core Logic

Convert all components into tangent mappings: ⁻¹(3)/(5) = ⁻¹(3)/(4) ⁻¹(5)/(13) = ⁻¹(5)/(12) ⁻¹(33)/(65) = ⁻¹(33)/(56)

Step 1: Evaluating the Mapped Component Sum

Summing the first two components:

⁻¹(3)/(4) + ⁻¹(5)/(12) = ⁻¹(((3)/(4) + (5)/(12))/(1 - (15)/(48))) = ⁻¹(56)/(33)
Step 2: Applying Cofunction Complements

Notice that ⁻¹(33)/(56) = ⁻¹(56)/(33). Combining everything inside the function:

( ⁻¹(56)/(33) + ⁻¹(56)/(33)) = ((π)/(2)) = 0
Pattern Recognition

Look for reciprocal fractional identities across matching inverse blocks—they easily merge using the ⁻¹ x + ⁻¹ x = (π)/(2) identity.

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Class 12 Maths: Inverse Trigonometric Functions

More Inverse Trigonometric Functions Previous-Year Questions

Q23 jee_main_2026_21_jan_evening Properties of ITF
Let the maximum value of ( ⁻¹x)² + ( ⁻¹x)² for x in [- √(3)2, 1√(2)] be \frac{m}{n}\pi^{2}, where (m, n) = 1. Then m + n is equal to ____.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 65 to 65

Solution

Related Formula
⁻¹x + ⁻¹x = (π)/(2) a² + b² = (a+b)² - 2ab
Core Logic

Let y = ( ⁻¹x)² + ( ⁻¹x)².

y = ( ⁻¹x + ⁻¹x)² - 2 ⁻¹x ⁻¹x y = (π²)/(4) - 2 ⁻¹x ((π)/(2) - ⁻¹x) y = 2( ⁻¹x)² - π ⁻¹x + (π²)/(4)

Complete the square:

y = 2( ⁻¹x - (π)/(4) )² - (π²)/(8) + (π²)/(4) = 2( ⁻¹x - (π)/(4) )² + (π²)/(8)
Step 1: Bound the Function

Given domain x in [ - √(3)2, 1√(2) ]. The range of t = ⁻¹x for this domain is [ -(π)/(3), (π)/(4) ]. So the expression is f(t) = 2( t - (π)/(4) )² + (π²)/(8).

Step 2: Find the Maximum

The function f(t) is a downward-opening distance squared logic? No, leading coefficient is positive, it's an upward parabola. Max value occurs at the boundary furthest from the vertex t = (π)/(4). The boundaries are -(π)/(3) and (π)/(4). The distance from -(π)/(3) to (π)/(4) is greatest. At t = -(π)/(3):

Max = 2( -(π)/(3) - (π)/(4) )² + (π²)/(8) = 2( -(7π)/(12) )² + (π²)/(8) = 2( (49π²)/(144) ) + (π²)/(8) = (49π²)/(72) + (9π²)/(72) = (58π²)/(72) = (29π²)/(36)
Step 3: Calculate Required Value

Here m = 29, n = 36. Check (29, 36) = 1. m + n = 29 + 36 = 65.

Pattern Recognition

Expressions shaped like f(x)² + g(x)² where f(x)+g(x) = C will always map to a simple parabola. Analyze strictly based on vertex distance in the restricted f(x) domain bounds.

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Class 12 Maths: Inverse Trigonometric Functions Class 11 Maths: Quadratic Equations

Q18 jee_main_2026_22_january_morning Trigonometric Equations
The number of solutions of ⁻¹4x + ⁻¹6x = (π)/(6), where - 12√(6) < x < 12√(6) is equal to
  • A. 3
  • B. 0
  • C. 1
  • D. 2

Solution

Related Formula
⁻¹a + ⁻¹b = ⁻¹((a + b)/(1 - ab)) for ab < 1
Core Logic

Given x in (- 12√(6), 12√(6)), the product (4x)(6x) = 24x² < 24((1)/(24)) = 1. Thus, the standard identity holds without additive phase shifts.

⁻¹4x + ⁻¹6x = (π)/(6) ⁻¹((4x + 6x)/(1 - 24x²)) = (π)/(6)
Step 1: Forming the Equation

Taking on both sides:

(10x)/(1 - 24x²) = ((π)/(6)) = 1√(3)

Cross multiply:

10√(3) x = 1 - 24x² 24x² + 10√(3) x - 1 = 0

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Step 2: Solving the Quadratic

Use the quadratic formula x = -b ± √(b² - 4ac)2a:

x = -10√(3) ± (10√(3))² - 4(24)(-1)2(24) x = -10√(3) ± √(300 + 96)48 x = -10√(3) ± √(396)48
Step 3: Validating Roots against Domain

We need to check which roots fall within (- 12√(6), 12√(6)).

The positive root is x₁ = √(396) - 10√(3)48. Since √(396) > √(300) = 10√(3), x₁ > 0, making it a valid positive fraction.

The negative root is x₂ = -√(396) - 10√(3)48. This is extremely negative and falls well outside the tight bound of - 12√(6).

Only 1 solution exists in the specified domain.

Pattern Recognition

Checking the valid domain for ab < 1 prevents phantom solutions. A quadratic always yields two roots, but the strict interval provided in the question stems directly from the convergence limits of the inverse tangent addition identity, aggressively discarding the far-flung negative root.

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Q23 jee_main_2026_28_january_morning Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
If k = ((π)/(4) +(1)/(2) ⁻¹((2)/(3))) + ((1)/(2) ⁻¹((2)/(3))) then the number of solutions of the equation ⁻¹(kx - 1) = ⁻¹x - ⁻¹x is ____.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 1 to 1

Solution

Core Logic

First, evaluate k. Let θ = (1)/(2) ⁻¹((2)/(3)). This implies (2θ) = (2)/(3). Since ⁻¹ x + ⁻¹ x = (π)/(2), we have:

⁻¹((2)/(3)) = (π)/(2) - ⁻¹((2)/(3)) (1)/(2) ⁻¹((2)/(3)) = (π)/(4) - (1)/(2) ⁻¹((2)/(3)) = (π)/(4) - θ

Substitute this back into k:

k = ((π)/(4) + (π)/(4) - θ) + (θ) k = ((π)/(2) - θ) + (θ) k = θ + θ
Step 1: Simplify k
k = ( θ)/( θ) + ( θ)/( θ) = ( ²θ + ²θ)/( θ θ) = (1)/( θ θ)

Multiply by 2/2:

k = (2)/(2 θ θ) = (2)/( (2θ))

Since (2θ) = (2)/(3):

k = (2)/(2/3) = 3
Step 2: Solve the Equation

Now solve ⁻¹(3x - 1) = ⁻¹x - ⁻¹x. We know ⁻¹x = (π)/(2) - ⁻¹x.

⁻¹(3x - 1) = ⁻¹x - ((π)/(2) - ⁻¹x) ⁻¹(3x - 1) = 2 ⁻¹x - (π)/(2) ⁻¹(3x - 1) = -((π)/(2) - 2 ⁻¹x)

Take sine of both sides:

3x - 1 = (-((π)/(2) - 2 ⁻¹x)) 3x - 1 = - (2 ⁻¹x)
Step 3: Finding Roots

Let ⁻¹x = α, so x = α.

3x - 1 = - (2α) = -(1 - 2 ²α) = 2x² - 1

2x² - 3x = 0 x(2x - 3) = 0 x = 0 or x = (3)/(2). Since domain of ⁻¹ is [-1, 1], x = 3/2 is rejected.

Now check x=0 in original equation: LHS: ⁻¹(-1) = -π/2 RHS: ⁻¹(0) - ⁻¹(0) = 0 - π/2 = -π/2 Both sides match, so x=0 is a valid solution. Wait, the official solution says x=0 is rejected and number of solutions is 1? No, the snippet says "x=0, 3/2 (rejected)" which implies 3/2 is rejected. Then it says "No. of solution = 1". So x=0 is indeed the 1 solution.

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Class 12 Mathematics: Inverse Trigonometric Functions Class 11 Mathematics: Trigonometric Functions

Q6 jee_main_2026_28_january_evening Transformation of Inverse Trig Expressions
Considering the principal values of inverse trigonometric functions, the value of the expression (2 ⁻¹( 2√(13))-2 ⁻¹( 3√(10))) is equal to:
  • A. -(33)/(56)
  • B. (33)/(56)
  • C. (16)/(63)
  • D. -(16)/(63)

Solution

Related Formula
(A - B) = ( A - B)/(1 + A B) 2θ = (2 θ)/(1 - ²θ)
Core Logic

Let ⁻¹ 2√(13) = θ and ⁻¹ 3√(10) = φ. Then θ = 2√(13) ⇒ θ = (2)/(3). And φ = 3√(10) ⇒ φ = (1)/(3).

Execution

Calculate 2θ:

2θ = (2(2/3))/(1 - (4/9)) = (4/3)/(5/9) = (12)/(5)

Calculate 2φ:

2φ = (2(1/3))/(1 - (1/9)) = (2/3)/(8/9) = (6)/(8) = (3)/(4)

Now, substitute into the (2θ - 2φ) identity:

(2θ - 2φ) = ((12)/(5) - (3)/(4))/(1 + ((12)/(5))((3)/(4))) = ((48 - 15)/(20))/(1 + (36)/(20)) = ((33)/(20))/((56)/(20)) = (33)/(56)
Pattern Recognition

For compound inverse trigonometric expressions involving coefficients, map them entirely to their equivalents early to avoid cumbersome algebraic radicals.

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Q73 jee_main_2025_02_april_evening Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
If y = ( (π)/(3) + ⁻¹ (x)/(2) ), then (x - y)² + 3y² is equal to ____________.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 3 to 3

Solution

Related Formula
(A + B) = A B - A B ( ⁻¹ u) = √(1 - u²)
Core Logic

We expand the trigonometric compound angle expression to obtain a coupled algebraic equation relating variables x and y.

Step 1: Expand the equation using cosine addition formula

Let θ = ⁻¹((x)/(2)) θ = (x)/(2) and θ = √(1 - (x²)/(4)):

y = ((π)/(3) + θ) = (π)/(3) θ - (π)/(3) θ y = (1)/(2) ( (x)/(2) ) - √(3)2 √(1 - (x²)/(4)) y = (x)/(4) - √(3)4 √(4 - x²) 4y = x - √(3)√(4 - x²)
Step 2: Isolate the root and square

Rearrange terms to isolate the radical and square both sides:

x - 4y = √(3)√(4 - x²) (x - 4y)² = 3(4 - x²) x² - 8xy + 16y² = 12 - 3x² 4x² - 8xy + 16y² = 12

Divide the entire equation by 4:

x² - 2xy + 4y² = 3
Step 3: Evaluate the target expression

We want to find the value of (x-y)² + 3y²:

(x-y)² + 3y² = x² - 2xy + y² + 3y² = x² - 2xy + 4y²

Notice that this matches the left side of our simplified equation from Step 2 exactly:

(x - y)² + 3y² = 3
Pattern Recognition

Coefficient symmetry: The expression (x-y)² + 3y² = x² - 2xy + 4y² is a standard algebraic representation designed to match the quadratic expansion of scaled trigonometric sum equations.

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