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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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More Inverse Trigonometric Functions Previous-Year Questions — Page 3

Q72 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Inverse Trigonometric Identities
If for some α, β such that α ≤ β, α + β = 8 and ²( ⁻¹α) + ²( ⁻¹β) = 36, then α² + β is equal to ________.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 14

Solution

Related Formula

Apply the fundamental trigonometric identity properties directly linking reciprocal functions:

²(θ) = 1 + ²(θ) ²(φ) = 1 + ²(φ)
Core Logic

Simplify the given trigonometric equation using the identity formulas:

²( ⁻¹α) = 1 + ²( ⁻¹α) = 1 + α² ²( ⁻¹β) = 1 + ²( ⁻¹β) = 1 + β²

Substitute these simplified expressions back into the target relation equation:

(1 + α²) + (1 + β²) = 36 α² + β² = 34
Step 1: Set up a Quadratic Equation for the roots

We are given the linear \sum α + β = 8. Use the algebraic identity for squares to find the product:

(α + β)² = α² + β² + 2αβ 8² = 34 + 2αβ 64 - 34 = 2αβ 2αβ = 30 αβ = 15

Since we know both the \sum (8) and product (15), α and \β are the roots of the quadratic equation:

x² - 8x + 15 = 0 (x - 3)(x - 5) = 0 x = 3, 5
Step 2: Assign Variables and Compute the Target Value

Using the given constraint condition α ≤ β, we assign the values as:

α = 3, β = 5

Now substitute these values into the evaluation expression:

α² + β = 3² + 5 = 9 + 5 = 14
Pattern Recognition

Recognizing standard algebraic forms for sums and products like α+β and αβ helps identify the system's values without needing to use full square root quadratic formulas.

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Q75 jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Inverse Trigonometric Equations
Let S = x: ⁻¹x = π + ⁻¹x + ⁻¹(2x + 1). Then Σxin S(2x - 1)² is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 5

Solution

Related Formula
⁻¹ x + ⁻¹ x = (π)/(2) 2α = 2 ² α - 1
Core Logic

Rearrange using the principal trigonometric identity property ⁻¹ x = (π)/(2) - ⁻¹ x:

⁻¹ x = π + ((π)/(2) - ⁻¹ x) + ⁻¹(2x + 1) 2 ⁻¹ x - ⁻¹(2x + 1) = (3π)/(2)
Step 1: Isolate angles using variable substitution

Let ⁻¹ x = α and ⁻¹(2x + 1) = β.

2α - β = (3π)/(2) 2α = (3π)/(2) + β

Take cosine on both sides:

(2α) = ((3π)/(2) + β) = β
Step 2: Convert to algebraic identity form

Using double \angle formulas:

2 ² α - 1 = β

Since α = x and β = 2x + 1, substitute directly:

2x² - 1 = 2x + 1 2x² - 2x - 2 = 0 x² - x - 1 = 0

Solving the quadratic equation gives:

x = 1 ± √(5)2

Checking domain validation constraints for inverse functions dictates that only x = 1 - √(5)2 is valid (the positive root exceeds principal bounds).

Step 3: Evaluate target question calculation

From the valid root, we track:

2x - 1 = -√(5)

Squaring both sides yields:

(2x - 1)² = (-√(5))² = 5
Pattern Recognition

When inverse sums equate to values like (3π)/(2), look for extreme boundary values or domain constraints to eliminate invalid algebraic roots.

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Q15 jee_main_2024_29_january_evening Inverse Trigonometric Equations
Let x = (m)/(n) (m, n are co-prime natural numbers) be a solution of the equation (2 ⁻¹x) = (1)/(9) and let α, β (α > β) be the roots of the equation mx² - nx - m + n = 0. Then the point (α, β) lies on the line
  • A. 3x + 2y = 2
  • B. 5x - 8y = -9
  • C. 3x - 2y = -2
  • D. 5x + 8y = 9

Solution

Related Formula

(2θ) = 1 - 2 ²θ

Core Logic

Let ⁻¹x = θ θ = x. The equation matches (2θ) = (1)/(9):

1 - 2 ²θ = (1)/(9) 1 - 2x² = (1)/(9) 2x² = 1 - (1)/(9) = (8)/(9) x² = (4)/(9) x = ± (2)/(3)

Since m and n are natural numbers, we pick x = (2)/(3) = (m)/(n). Because 2 and 3 are co-prime, we choose m = 2 and n = 3.

Step 1: Formulating Quadratic Equations

Substituting values into mx² - nx - m + n = 0:

2x² - 3x - 2 + 3 = 0 2x² - 3x + 1 = 0

Factoring the equations:

(2x - 1)(x - 1) = 0 x = 1 or x = (1)/(2)

Given α > β, we have α = 1 and β = (1)/(2).

Step 2: Checking Options

Let us check the coordinates (1, (1)/(2)) against option line configurations:

5(1) + 8((1)/(2)) = 5 + 4 = 9

This exactly matches option (4).

Pattern Recognition

Co-prime conditions uniquely lock fractional values down to absolute integers. This bridges variables directly into standard algebraic calculations.

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Q16 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Properties of ITFs
If a = ⁻¹( (5)) and b = ⁻¹( (5)), then a² + b² is equal to
  • A. 4π² + 25
  • B. 8π² - 40π + 50
  • C. 4π² - 20π + 50
  • D. 25

Solution

Related Formula
⁻¹( x) = x - 2π for x in [3π/2, 5π/2] ⁻¹( x) = 2π - x for x in [π, 2π]
Core Logic

Evaluate a = ⁻¹( 5): The principal branch of ⁻¹ x is [-π/2, π/2]. 5 radians is approximately 5 × 57.3^° ≈ 286.5^° (in 4th quadrant). The equivalent angle in the principal domain is 5 - 2π. Thus, a = 5 - 2π.

Evaluate b = ⁻¹( 5): The principal branch of ⁻¹ x is [0, π]. 5 radians is in [π, 2π]. The equivalent angle is 2π - 5. Thus, b = 2π - 5.

Calculate a² + b²:

a² + b² = (5 - 2π)² + (2π - 5)²

= 2(5 - 2π)²

= 2(25 + 4π² - 20π) = 8π² - 40π + 50
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Q15 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
For α, β, γ ≠ 0. If ⁻¹α + ⁻¹β + ⁻¹γ = π and (α + β + γ)(α - γ + β) = 3 αβ then γ equal to
  • A. √(3)2
  • B. 1√(2)
  • C. √(3) - 12√(2)
  • D. √(3)

Solution

Core Logic

Let ⁻¹α = A, ⁻¹β = B, ⁻¹γ = C. Given A + B + C = π. Since A = α, B = β, C = γ, α, β, γ act like the side lengths of a triangle divided by 2R by Sine rule. However, directly dealing with the relation:

(α + β + γ)(α + β - γ) = 3αβ
Step 1: Simplify Algebraic Relation
(α + β)² - γ² = 3αβ α² + β² + 2αβ - γ² = 3αβ α² + β² - γ² = αβ
Step 2: Triangle Identification

Divide by 2αβ:

(α² + β² - γ²)/(2αβ) = (1)/(2)

By Cosine Rule, C = (1)/(2). Since C = ⁻¹γ, we know C = γ. C = √(1 - γ²) = (1)/(2).

Step 3: Final Solution
1 - γ² = (1)/(4) γ² = (3)/(4)

Since C is an angle of a triangle (or sum equals π and elements are positive limits), γ = C > 0.

γ = √(3)2
Pattern Recognition

The expression (α + β + γ)(α + β - γ) = 3αβ perfectly mirrors the Cosine Rule standard form giving C = 1/2.

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