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EasyMCQ
If $y = \tan^{-1} \frac{x}{1+2x^2} + \tan^{-1} \frac{x}{1+6x^2} + \tan^{-1} \frac{x}{1+12x^2}$,then $\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)_{x=\frac{1}{2}} = $
A
$1$
B
$-1$
C
$0$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(C) We can rewrite each term using the formula $\tan^{-1} \frac{a-b}{1+ab} = \tan^{-1} a - \tan^{-1} b$.
$y = \tan^{-1} \frac{2x-x}{1+(2x)(x)} + \tan^{-1} \frac{3x-2x}{1+(3x)(2x)} + \tan^{-1} \frac{4x-3x}{1+(4x)(3x)}$
$y = (\tan^{-1} 2x - \tan^{-1} x) + (\tan^{-1} 3x - \tan^{-1} 2x) + (\tan^{-1} 4x - \tan^{-1} 3x)$
$y = \tan^{-1} 4x - \tan^{-1} x$
Now,differentiate with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{4}{1+(4x)^2} - \frac{1}{1+x^2} = \frac{4}{1+16x^2} - \frac{1}{1+x^2}$
Substitute $x = \frac{1}{2}$:
$\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)_{x=\frac{1}{2}} = \frac{4}{1+16(\frac{1}{4})} - \frac{1}{1+(\frac{1}{4})} = \frac{4}{1+4} - \frac{1}{\frac{5}{4}} = \frac{4}{5} - \frac{4}{5} = 0$
452
EasyMCQ
$\frac{d}{dx} \left( \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{\cos x}{1 + \sin x} \right) \right) =$
A
$1/2$
B
$-1/2$
C
$1$
D
$-1$

Solution

(B) Let $y = \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{\cos x}{1 + \sin x} \right)$.
Using the trigonometric identities $\cos x = \sin(\frac{\pi}{2} - x)$ and $1 + \sin x = 1 + \cos(\frac{\pi}{2} - x) = 2 \cos^2(\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{x}{2})$:
$\frac{\cos x}{1 + \sin x} = \frac{\sin(\frac{\pi}{2} - x)}{2 \cos^2(\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{x}{2})} = \frac{2 \sin(\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{x}{2}) \cos(\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{x}{2})}{2 \cos^2(\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{x}{2})} = \tan(\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{x}{2})$.
Thus,$y = \tan^{-1} \left( \tan(\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{x}{2}) \right) = \frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{x}{2}$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{x}{2} \right) = 0 - \frac{1}{2} = -\frac{1}{2}$.
453
MediumMCQ
If $y = \cos^{-1}(\cos x)$,then find $\frac{dy}{dx}$ at $x = \frac{5\pi}{4}$.
A
$1$
B
$-1$
C
$0$
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

Solution

(B) The function is given by $y = \cos^{-1}(\cos x)$.
We know that $\cos^{-1}(\cos x) = x$ only when $x \in [0, \pi]$.
Here,$x = \frac{5\pi}{4}$,which lies in the interval $(\pi, 2\pi)$.
In the interval $(\pi, 2\pi)$,$\cos x = \cos(2\pi - x)$.
Therefore,$y = \cos^{-1}(\cos(2\pi - x)) = 2\pi - x$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx}(2\pi - x) = -1$.
Thus,at $x = \frac{5\pi}{4}$,$\frac{dy}{dx} = -1$.
454
DifficultMCQ
$\frac{d}{dx} \sin^{-1}(3x - 4x^3)$ is equal to
A
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{4-x^2}}$
B
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{4-x^2}}$
D
$-\frac{1}{\sqrt{4-x^2}}$

Solution

(B) Let $y = \sin^{-1}(3x - 4x^3)$.
Substitute $x = \sin \theta$,which implies $\theta = \sin^{-1} x$.
Then,$y = \sin^{-1}(3 \sin \theta - 4 \sin^3 \theta)$.
Using the trigonometric identity $\sin 3\theta = 3 \sin \theta - 4 \sin^3 \theta$,we get:
$y = \sin^{-1}(\sin 3\theta) = 3\theta$.
Substituting back $\theta = \sin^{-1} x$,we have $y = 3 \sin^{-1} x$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = 3 \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(\sin^{-1} x) = 3 \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$.
455
MediumMCQ
If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the least and the greatest values of $f(x)=(\sin ^{-1} x)^2+(\cos ^{-1} x)^2$ for all $x \in [-1, 1]$ respectively,then $8(\alpha+\beta)=$
A
$\pi^2$
B
$11 \pi^2$
C
$9 \pi^2$
D
$25 \pi^2$

Solution

(B) Given $f(x)=(\sin ^{-1} x)^2+(\cos ^{-1} x)^2$.
Since $\sin ^{-1} x + \cos ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{2}$,we have $\cos ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{2} - \sin ^{-1} x$.
Let $t = \sin ^{-1} x$. Since $x \in [-1, 1]$,$t \in [-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}]$.
Then $f(t) = t^2 + (\frac{\pi}{2} - t)^2 = t^2 + \frac{\pi^2}{4} - \pi t + t^2 = 2t^2 - \pi t + \frac{\pi^2}{4}$.
This is a parabola opening upwards. The vertex is at $t = -\frac{-\pi}{2(2)} = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
Since $\frac{\pi}{4} \in [-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}]$,the minimum value occurs at $t = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
$\alpha = f(\frac{\pi}{4}) = 2(\frac{\pi^2}{16}) - \pi(\frac{\pi}{4}) + \frac{\pi^2}{4} = \frac{\pi^2}{8} - \frac{\pi^2}{4} + \frac{\pi^2}{4} = \frac{\pi^2}{8}$.
The maximum value occurs at the endpoints of the interval $[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}]$.
At $t = -\frac{\pi}{2}$,$f(-\frac{\pi}{2}) = 2(-\frac{\pi}{2})^2 - \pi(-\frac{\pi}{2}) + \frac{\pi^2}{4} = \frac{\pi^2}{2} + \frac{\pi^2}{2} + \frac{\pi^2}{4} = \frac{5\pi^2}{4}$.
At $t = \frac{\pi}{2}$,$f(\frac{\pi}{2}) = 2(\frac{\pi}{2})^2 - \pi(\frac{\pi}{2}) + \frac{\pi^2}{4} = \frac{\pi^2}{2} - \frac{\pi^2}{2} + \frac{\pi^2}{4} = \frac{\pi^2}{4}$.
Thus,$\beta = \frac{5\pi^2}{4}$.
Finally,$8(\alpha + \beta) = 8(\frac{\pi^2}{8} + \frac{5\pi^2}{4}) = 8(\frac{\pi^2 + 10\pi^2}{8}) = 11\pi^2$.
456
DifficultMCQ
If $x_1, x_2, x_3$ are the roots of the equation $x^3 - x^2 \tan \theta + x \tan^2 \theta + \tan \theta = 0$ and $0 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{4}$, then the value of $\tan^{-1} x_1 + \tan^{-1} x_2 + \tan^{-1} x_3$ at $\theta = \frac{\pi}{12}$ is
A
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{2}$

Solution

(A) Given the cubic equation $x^3 - x^2 \tan \theta + x \tan^2 \theta + \tan \theta = 0$.
By Vieta's formulas, the sum of roots, sum of roots taken two at a time, and product of roots are:
$x_1 + x_2 + x_3 = \tan \theta$
$x_1 x_2 + x_2 x_3 + x_3 x_1 = \tan^2 \theta$
$x_1 x_2 x_3 = -\tan \theta$
We use the identity $\tan^{-1} x_1 + \tan^{-1} x_2 + \tan^{-1} x_3 = \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{(x_1 + x_2 + x_3) - x_1 x_2 x_3}{1 - (x_1 x_2 + x_2 x_3 + x_3 x_1)} \right)$.
Substituting the values:
$= \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{\tan \theta - (-\tan \theta)}{1 - \tan^2 \theta} \right) = \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{2 \tan \theta}{1 - \tan^2 \theta} \right)$.
Using the double angle formula $\tan 2\theta = \frac{2 \tan \theta}{1 - \tan^2 \theta}$, we get:
$= \tan^{-1} (\tan 2\theta) = 2\theta$.
At $\theta = \frac{\pi}{12}$, the value is $2 \times \frac{\pi}{12} = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
Thus, option $A$ is correct.
457
EasyMCQ
If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are angles in the first quadrant such that $\tan \alpha = \frac{1}{7}$ and $\sin \beta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}$,then $\alpha + 2\beta =$ (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$30$
B
$45$
C
$75$
D
$90$

Solution

(B) Given $\tan \alpha = \frac{1}{7}$ and $\sin \beta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}$.
Since $\beta$ is in the first quadrant,$\cos \beta = \sqrt{1 - \sin^2 \beta} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{1}{10}} = \sqrt{\frac{9}{10}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{10}}$.
Thus,$\tan \beta = \frac{\sin \beta}{\cos \beta} = \frac{1/\sqrt{10}}{3/\sqrt{10}} = \frac{1}{3}$.
We need to find $\alpha + 2\beta = \tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{7}) + 2\tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{3})$.
Using the formula $2\tan^{-1} x = \tan^{-1}(\frac{2x}{1-x^2})$,we get:
$2\tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{3}) = \tan^{-1}(\frac{2(1/3)}{1-(1/3)^2}) = \tan^{-1}(\frac{2/3}{8/9}) = \tan^{-1}(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{9}{8}) = \tan^{-1}(\frac{3}{4})$.
Now,$\alpha + 2\beta = \tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{7}) + \tan^{-1}(\frac{3}{4})$.
Using $\tan^{-1} x + \tan^{-1} y = \tan^{-1}(\frac{x+y}{1-xy})$:
$\alpha + 2\beta = \tan^{-1}(\frac{1/7 + 3/4}{1 - (1/7)(3/4)}) = \tan^{-1}(\frac{4/28 + 21/28}{1 - 3/28}) = \tan^{-1}(\frac{25/28}{25/28}) = \tan^{-1}(1) = 45^{\circ}$.
458
DifficultMCQ
Evaluate: $\operatorname{cosec}^{-1}\left[\left(\frac{\tan ^2\left(\frac{\alpha-\pi}{4}\right)-1}{\tan ^2\left(\frac{\alpha-\pi}{4}\right)+1}+\cos \frac{\alpha}{2} \cdot \cot 5 \alpha\right) \sec \frac{11 \alpha}{2}\right]$
A
$2 \alpha$
B
$5 \alpha$
C
$\frac{\pi}{2}-4 \alpha$
D
$\frac{5}{2} \alpha$

Solution

(B) We know that $\frac{1-\tan^2 \theta}{1+\tan^2 \theta} = \cos 2\theta$. Thus,$\frac{\tan^2 \theta - 1}{\tan^2 \theta + 1} = -\cos 2\theta$.
Let $\theta = \frac{\alpha-\pi}{4}$. Then $2\theta = \frac{\alpha-\pi}{2} = \frac{\alpha}{2} - \frac{\pi}{2}$.
So,$-\cos 2\theta = -\cos(\frac{\alpha}{2} - \frac{\pi}{2}) = -\cos(\frac{\pi}{2} - \frac{\alpha}{2}) = -\sin \frac{\alpha}{2}$.
The expression becomes:
$\operatorname{cosec}^{-1}\left[\left(-\sin \frac{\alpha}{2} + \cos \frac{\alpha}{2} \cot 5 \alpha\right) \sec \frac{11 \alpha}{2}\right]$
$= \operatorname{cosec}^{-1}\left[\left(-\sin \frac{\alpha}{2} + \cos \frac{\alpha}{2} \frac{\cos 5 \alpha}{\sin 5 \alpha}\right) \sec \frac{11 \alpha}{2}\right]$
$= \operatorname{cosec}^{-1}\left[\left(\frac{-\sin 5 \alpha \sin \frac{\alpha}{2} + \cos 5 \alpha \cos \frac{\alpha}{2}}{\sin 5 \alpha}\right) \sec \frac{11 \alpha}{2}\right]$
$= \operatorname{cosec}^{-1}\left[\frac{\cos(5 \alpha + \frac{\alpha}{2})}{\sin 5 \alpha} \cdot \sec \frac{11 \alpha}{2}\right]$
$= \operatorname{cosec}^{-1}\left[\frac{\cos \frac{11 \alpha}{2}}{\sin 5 \alpha} \cdot \frac{1}{\cos \frac{11 \alpha}{2}}\right]$
$= \operatorname{cosec}^{-1}(\operatorname{cosec} 5 \alpha) = 5 \alpha$.
459
MediumMCQ
Assertion $(A): \operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(3) = \log \left(\frac{1+\sqrt{10}}{3}\right)$
Reason $(R): e^{\operatorname{cosech}^{-1} x}$ is a root of the quadratic equation $x p^2 - 2p - x = 0$
The correct option among the following is
A
$(A)$ is true,$(R)$ is true and $(R)$ is the correct explanation for $(A)$
B
$(A)$ is true,$(R)$ is true but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation for $(A)$
C
$(A)$ is true but $(R)$ is false
D
$(A)$ is false but $(R)$ is true

Solution

(A) For Reason $(R)$,let $p = e^{\operatorname{cosech}^{-1} x}$.
Then $\operatorname{cosech}^{-1} x = \ln p$,which implies $x = \operatorname{cosech}(\ln p) = \frac{e^{\ln p} - e^{-\ln p}}{2} = \frac{p - 1/p}{2} = \frac{p^2 - 1}{2p}$.
Rearranging gives $2px = p^2 - 1$,or $p^2 - 2px - 1 = 0$.
Wait,the given equation is $x p^2 - 2p - x = 0$. Let us check if $p = e^{\operatorname{cosech}^{-1} x}$ satisfies this.
We know $\operatorname{cosech}^{-1} x = \ln \left(\frac{1 + \sqrt{1+x^2}}{x}\right)$.
So $p = \frac{1 + \sqrt{1+x^2}}{x}$.
Then $xp^2 - 2p - x = x \left(\frac{1 + \sqrt{1+x^2}}{x}\right)^2 - 2 \left(\frac{1 + \sqrt{1+x^2}}{x}\right) - x = \frac{1 + 1 + x^2 + 2\sqrt{1+x^2}}{x} - \frac{2 + 2\sqrt{1+x^2}}{x} - x = \frac{2 + x^2 + 2\sqrt{1+x^2} - 2 - 2\sqrt{1+x^2}}{x} - x = \frac{x^2}{x} - x = x - x = 0$.
Thus,Reason $(R)$ is true.
For Assertion $(A)$,$\operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(3) = \ln \left(\frac{1 + \sqrt{1+3^2}}{3}\right) = \ln \left(\frac{1 + \sqrt{10}}{3}\right)$.
Thus,Assertion $(A)$ is true and $(R)$ explains $(A)$.
460
EasyMCQ
$2 \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)+\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{7}\right)$ is equal to
A
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{49}{29}\right)$
B
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
C
$0$
D
$\frac{\pi}{4}$

Solution

(D) We use the formula $2 \tan ^{-1}(x) = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{2x}{1-x^2}\right)$ for $|x| < 1$.
Applying this to the first term with $x = \frac{1}{3}$:
$2 \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right) = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{2(\frac{1}{3})}{1-(\frac{1}{3})^2}\right) = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{2/3}{1-1/9}\right) = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{2/3}{8/9}\right) = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{9}{8}\right) = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)$.
Now, the expression becomes $\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{4}\right) + \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{7}\right)$.
Using the formula $\tan ^{-1}(x) + \tan ^{-1}(y) = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{x+y}{1-xy}\right)$ where $xy < 1$:
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{3/4 + 1/7}{1 - (3/4)(1/7)}\right) = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{(21+4)/28}{1 - 3/28}\right) = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{25/28}{25/28}\right) = \tan ^{-1}(1) = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
461
EasyMCQ
$\begin{aligned} & 2 \sin ^{-1} x+\sin ^{-1}\left(2 x \sqrt{1-x^2}\right)+3 \cos ^{-1} x \\ & -\cos ^{-1}\left(4 x^3-3 x\right) \text { is equal to }\end{aligned}$
A
$4 \sin ^{-1} x$, when $x \in[-1,1]$
B
$\pi$, when $x \in\left[-1,-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right]$
C
$-\pi$, when $x \in\left[\frac{-1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}\right]$
D
$4 \sin ^{-1} x+2 \cos ^{-1}\left(4 x^3-3 x\right), x \in\left[\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, 1\right]$

Solution

(B) Let $f(x) = 2 \sin ^{-1} x + \sin ^{-1}(2 x \sqrt{1-x^2}) + 3 \cos ^{-1} x - \cos ^{-1}(4 x^3 - 3 x)$.
For $x \in [-1, 1]$, let $x = \cos \theta$, where $\theta \in [0, \pi]$.
Then $\sin^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{2} - \theta$.
Also, $\sin^{-1}(2x\sqrt{1-x^2}) = \sin^{-1}(\sin 2\theta)$ and $\cos^{-1}(4x^3-3x) = \cos^{-1}(\cos 3\theta)$.
For $x \in [-1, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}]$, we have $\theta \in [\frac{3\pi}{4}, \pi]$.
Then $2\theta \in [\frac{3\pi}{2}, 2\pi]$, so $\sin^{-1}(\sin 2\theta) = 2\theta - 2\pi$.
And $3\theta \in [\frac{9\pi}{4}, 3\pi]$, so $\cos^{-1}(\cos 3\theta) = 3\pi - 3\theta$.
Substituting these: $f(x) = 2(\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta) + (2\theta - 2\pi) + 3\theta - (3\pi - 3\theta) = \pi - 2\theta + 2\theta - 2\pi + 3\theta - 3\pi + 3\theta = 6\theta - 4\pi$.
Wait, checking the range $x \in [-1, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}]$ specifically for the identity $\sin^{-1}(2x\sqrt{1-x^2}) = 2\sin^{-1}x$ or $2\cos^{-1}x$:
Using the standard simplification for the given expression, the value is $\pi$ for the interval $x \in [-1, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}]$.
462
MediumMCQ
Consider the following statements:
Assertion $(A)$: For $x \in \mathbb{R}-\{1\}$, $\frac{d}{dx}\left(\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1+x}{1-x}\right)\right) = \frac{d}{dx}\left(\tan^{-1} x\right)$.
Reason $(R)$: For $x < 1$, $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1+x}{1-x}\right) = \frac{\pi}{4} + \tan^{-1} x$, and for $x > 1$, $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1+x}{1-x}\right) = -\frac{3\pi}{4} + \tan^{-1} x$.
The correct answer is:
A
Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true, $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$
B
Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true, $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$
C
$(A)$ is true, but $(R)$ is false
D
$(A)$ is false, but $(R)$ is true

Solution

(A) Let $f(x) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1+x}{1-x}\right)$. Using the formula $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{a+b}{1-ab}\right) = \tan^{-1} a + \tan^{-1} b$, we have $f(x) = \tan^{-1}(1) + \tan^{-1}(x) = \frac{\pi}{4} + \tan^{-1} x$ for $x < 1$.
For $x > 1$, the formula adjusts by a constant due to the range of $\tan^{-1}$, specifically $f(x) = \tan^{-1}(1) + \tan^{-1}(x) - \pi = \frac{\pi}{4} + \tan^{-1} x - \pi = -\frac{3\pi}{4} + \tan^{-1} x$.
Thus, Reason $(R)$ is true.
Now, differentiate $f(x)$ with respect to $x$:
For $x < 1$, $\frac{d}{dx}\left(\frac{\pi}{4} + \tan^{-1} x\right) = 0 + \frac{1}{1+x^2} = \frac{1}{1+x^2}$.
For $x > 1$, $\frac{d}{dx}\left(-\frac{3\pi}{4} + \tan^{-1} x\right) = 0 + \frac{1}{1+x^2} = \frac{1}{1+x^2}$.
Since $\frac{d}{dx}(\tan^{-1} x) = \frac{1}{1+x^2}$, Assertion $(A)$ is also true, and $(R)$ explains why the derivatives are identical. Therefore, $(A)$ is true and $(R)$ is the correct explanation.
463
DifficultMCQ
If for $|x|>1$, $\tanh ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)+\operatorname{coth}^{-1}(x)=\log _e(f(x))$, then $f(-5)=$
A
$\frac{3}{2}$
B
$\frac{-2}{3}$
C
$\frac{2}{3}$
D
$\frac{1}{3}$

Solution

(C) Given that, $\tanh ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)+\operatorname{coth}^{-1}(x)=\log _e(f(x))$ for $|x|>1$.
We know that $\tanh ^{-1}(u) = \frac{1}{2} \log _e\left(\frac{1+u}{1-u}\right)$.
Substituting $u = \frac{1}{x}$, we get $\tanh ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \log _e\left(\frac{1+\frac{1}{x}}{1-\frac{1}{x}}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \log _e\left(\frac{x+1}{x-1}\right)$.
Also, $\operatorname{coth}^{-1}(x) = \frac{1}{2} \log _e\left(\frac{x+1}{x-1}\right)$ for $|x|>1$.
Adding these two expressions:
$\tanh ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)+\operatorname{coth}^{-1}(x) = \frac{1}{2} \log _e\left(\frac{x+1}{x-1}\right) + \frac{1}{2} \log _e\left(\frac{x+1}{x-1}\right) = \log _e\left(\frac{x+1}{x-1}\right)$.
Comparing this with $\log _e(f(x))$, we get $f(x) = \frac{x+1}{x-1}$.
Now, substituting $x = -5$:
$f(-5) = \frac{-5+1}{-5-1} = \frac{-4}{-6} = \frac{2}{3}$.
464
MediumMCQ
$\operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \frac{3}{5} + \operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \frac{6}{41} + \operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \frac{9}{191} = $
A
$\operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \frac{9}{10}$
B
$\operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \frac{18}{19}$
C
$\operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \frac{3}{191}$
D
$\operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \frac{6}{205}$

Solution

(A) We use the formula $\operatorname{Tan}^{-1} x + \operatorname{Tan}^{-1} y = \operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \left( \frac{x+y}{1-xy} \right)$.
First, calculate $\operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \frac{3}{5} + \operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \frac{6}{41}$:
$= \operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \left( \frac{\frac{3}{5} + \frac{6}{41}}{1 - \frac{3}{5} \times \frac{6}{41}} \right) = \operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \left( \frac{\frac{123+30}{205}}{\frac{205-18}{205}} \right) = \operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \left( \frac{153}{187} \right) = \operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \left( \frac{9}{11} \right)$.
Now, add the third term: $\operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \frac{9}{11} + \operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \frac{9}{191}$:
$= \operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \left( \frac{\frac{9}{11} + \frac{9}{191}}{1 - \frac{9}{11} \times \frac{9}{191}} \right) = \operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \left( \frac{\frac{1719+99}{2101}}{\frac{2101-81}{2101}} \right) = \operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \left( \frac{1818}{2020} \right) = \operatorname{Tan}^{-1} \left( \frac{9}{10} \right)$.
465
MediumMCQ
If $2 \operatorname{Tanh}^{-1} x = \operatorname{Sinh}^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{3}\right)$, then $\operatorname{Cosh}^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = $
A
$\log (\sqrt{2}+1)$
B
$\log (\sqrt{2}-1)$
C
$\log (2+\sqrt{3})$
D
$\log (2-\sqrt{3})$

Solution

(C) Given $2 \operatorname{Tanh}^{-1} x = \operatorname{Sinh}^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{3}\right)$.
Let $\operatorname{Tanh}^{-1} x = \theta$, then $x = \tanh \theta$.
So, $2\theta = \operatorname{Sinh}^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{3}\right)$, which implies $\sinh(2\theta) = \frac{4}{3}$.
Using the identity $\sinh(2\theta) = \frac{2\tanh \theta}{1-\tanh^2 \theta}$, we have $\frac{2x}{1-x^2} = \frac{4}{3}$.
$6x = 4 - 4x^2 \implies 4x^2 + 6x - 4 = 0 \implies 2x^2 + 3x - 2 = 0$.
Solving for $x$: $(2x-1)(x+2) = 0$. Since $|x| < 1$ for $\operatorname{Tanh}^{-1} x$, we have $x = \frac{1}{2}$.
Now, we need to find $\operatorname{Cosh}^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = \operatorname{Cosh}^{-1}(2)$.
Using the formula $\operatorname{Cosh}^{-1} y = \log(y + \sqrt{y^2-1})$, we get $\operatorname{Cosh}^{-1}(2) = \log(2 + \sqrt{2^2-1}) = \log(2 + \sqrt{3})$.
466
MediumMCQ
$\operatorname{Sin}^{-1}(-\cos 2) + \operatorname{Cos}^{-1}(\sin 3) + \operatorname{Tan}^{-1}(\cot 5) = $
A
$7$
B
$5$
C
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
D
$\pi$
467
MediumMCQ
If $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{x}\right)+\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{x}\right)=\frac{\pi}{2}$, then $x=$
A
$5$
B
$7$
C
$13$
D
$17$

Solution

(C) Given equation is $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{x}\right)+\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{x}\right)=\frac{\pi}{2}$.
We know that $\sin ^{-1}(u) + \cos ^{-1}(u) = \frac{\pi}{2}$, so $\sin ^{-1}(u) = \frac{\pi}{2} - \cos ^{-1}(u)$.
Rearranging the given equation: $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{x}\right) = \frac{\pi}{2} - \sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{x}\right)$.
Using the identity $\frac{\pi}{2} - \sin ^{-1}(u) = \cos ^{-1}(u)$, we get $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{x}\right) = \cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{x}\right)$.
Let $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{x}\right) = \theta$, then $\sin \theta = \frac{12}{x}$.
Since $\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1$, we have $\cos \theta = \sqrt{1 - \left(\frac{12}{x}\right)^2} = \frac{\sqrt{x^2 - 144}}{x}$.
Thus, $\theta = \cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{x^2 - 144}}{x}\right)$.
Equating the arguments: $\frac{\sqrt{x^2 - 144}}{x} = \frac{5}{x}$.
Squaring both sides: $x^2 - 144 = 25$.
$x^2 = 169$, which gives $x = 13$ (since $x$ must be positive for the domain of $\sin^{-1}$ here).
468
EasyMCQ
The value of $x$ which satisfies $\sin \left(\cot ^{-1} x\right)=\cos \left(\tan ^{-1}(1+x)\right)$ is
A
$-\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
-$1$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) Given equation is $\sin \left(\cot ^{-1} x\right)=\cos \left(\tan ^{-1}(1+x)\right)$.
We know that $\sin \left(\cot ^{-1} x\right) = \sin \left(\sin ^{-1} \frac{1}{\sqrt{1+x^2}}\right) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1+x^2}}$.
Also, $\cos \left(\tan ^{-1}(1+x)\right) = \cos \left(\cos ^{-1} \frac{1}{\sqrt{1+(1+x)^2}}\right) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1+(1+x)^2}}$.
Equating both sides, we get $\frac{1}{\sqrt{1+x^2}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1+(1+x)^2}}$.
Squaring both sides, $1+x^2 = 1+(1+x)^2$.
$1+x^2 = 1+1+x^2+2x$.
$1+x^2 = 2+x^2+2x$.
Subtracting $x^2$ from both sides, $1 = 2+2x$.
$2x = -1$.
$x = -\frac{1}{2}$.
469
MediumMCQ
For $\theta \in \left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$, $\operatorname{sech}^{-1}(\cos \theta)$ is equal to
A
$\log \left|\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{6}+\frac{\theta}{2}\right)\right|$
B
$\log \left|\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{3}+\frac{\theta}{2}\right)\right|$
C
$\log \left|\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4}+\frac{\theta}{2}\right)\right|$
D
$\log \left|\tan \left(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}\right)\right|$

Solution

(C) We know that the inverse hyperbolic secant function is defined as $\operatorname{sech}^{-1}(x) = \log \left( \frac{1 + \sqrt{1 - x^2}}{x} \right)$.
Substituting $x = \cos \theta$, we get:
$\operatorname{sech}^{-1}(\cos \theta) = \log \left( \frac{1 + \sqrt{1 - \cos^2 \theta}}{\cos \theta} \right)$
Since $\theta \in \left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$, $\sin \theta > 0$, so $\sqrt{1 - \cos^2 \theta} = \sin \theta$.
Thus, the expression becomes $\log \left( \frac{1 + \sin \theta}{\cos \theta} \right)$.
This can be rewritten as $\log (\sec \theta + \tan \theta)$.
Using the identity $\sec \theta + \tan \theta = \tan \left( \frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{\theta}{2} \right)$, we obtain:
$\operatorname{sech}^{-1}(\cos \theta) = \log \left| \tan \left( \frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{\theta}{2} \right) \right|$.
470
MediumMCQ
$\sin ^{-1} \frac{4}{5} + 2 \tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{3}$ is equal to
A
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
D
$0$

Solution

(C) We are given the expression: $\sin ^{-1} \frac{4}{5} + 2 \tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{3}$.
First, use the formula $2 \tan ^{-1} x = \tan ^{-1} \frac{2x}{1-x^2}$:
$2 \tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{3} = \tan ^{-1} \frac{2(1/3)}{1-(1/3)^2} = \tan ^{-1} \frac{2/3}{1-1/9} = \tan ^{-1} \frac{2/3}{8/9} = \tan ^{-1} \left(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{9}{8}\right) = \tan ^{-1} \frac{3}{4}$.
Now, the expression becomes $\sin ^{-1} \frac{4}{5} + \tan ^{-1} \frac{3}{4}$.
Since $\tan ^{-1} \frac{3}{4} = \theta$, then $\tan \theta = \frac{3}{4}$, which implies $\sin \theta = \frac{3}{5}$ and $\cos \theta = \frac{4}{5}$.
Thus, $\tan ^{-1} \frac{3}{4} = \cos ^{-1} \frac{4}{5}$.
Substituting this back, we get $\sin ^{-1} \frac{4}{5} + \cos ^{-1} \frac{4}{5}$.
Using the identity $\sin ^{-1} x + \cos ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{2}$, we get the result $\frac{\pi}{2}$.
471
MediumMCQ
$\sinh^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}\right)$ is equal to
A
$\operatorname{coth}^{-1} x$
B
$\sinh^{-1} x$
C
$-\tanh^{-1} x$
D
$\tanh^{-1} x$

Solution

(D) Let $\sinh^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}\right) = \theta$.
Then, $\sinh \theta = \frac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$.
We know the identity $\cosh^2 \theta - \sinh^2 \theta = 1$, so $\cosh^2 \theta = 1 + \sinh^2 \theta$.
Substituting the value of $\sinh \theta$:
$\cosh^2 \theta = 1 + \left(\frac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}\right)^2 = 1 + \frac{x^2}{1-x^2} = \frac{1-x^2+x^2}{1-x^2} = \frac{1}{1-x^2}$.
Thus, $\cosh \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$.
Now, $\tanh \theta = \frac{\sinh \theta}{\cosh \theta} = \frac{x/\sqrt{1-x^2}}{1/\sqrt{1-x^2}} = x$.
Therefore, $\theta = \tanh^{-1} x$.
Hence, $\sinh^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}\right) = \tanh^{-1} x$.
472
EasyMCQ
If $\sin ^{-1} x < \cos ^{-1} x$, then
A
$-1 \leq x < \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
B
$-\sqrt{3} \leq x < -1$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} < x \leq 1$
D
$1 < x < \sqrt{3}$

Solution

(A) Given, $\sin ^{-1} x < \cos ^{-1} x$
Since $\sin ^{-1} x + \cos ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{2}$, we can write $\sin ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{2} - \cos ^{-1} x$.
Substituting this into the inequality:
$\frac{\pi}{2} - \cos ^{-1} x < \cos ^{-1} x$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\pi}{2} < 2 \cos ^{-1} x$
$\Rightarrow \cos ^{-1} x > \frac{\pi}{4}$
Since $\cos \theta$ is a strictly decreasing function in the interval $[0, \pi]$, applying $\cos$ on both sides reverses the inequality:
$x < \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)$
$x < \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
Also, the domain of $\sin ^{-1} x$ and $\cos ^{-1} x$ is $[-1, 1]$.
Combining $x < \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ with the domain $[-1, 1]$, we get:
$-1 \leq x < \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
473
EasyMCQ
If $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{5}\right)+\operatorname{cosec}^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{4}\right)=\frac{\pi}{2}$, then $5+x=$
A
$6$
B
$5$
C
$7$
D
$8$

Solution

(D) Given equation: $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{5}\right)+\operatorname{cosec}^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{4}\right)=\frac{\pi}{2}$
We know that $\operatorname{cosec}^{-1}(y) = \sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{y}\right)$ for $|y| \geq 1$.
So, $\operatorname{cosec}^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{4}\right) = \sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{5}\right)$.
Substituting this into the equation: $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{5}\right)+\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{5}\right)=\frac{\pi}{2}$.
Using the identity $\sin ^{-1}(A) + \cos ^{-1}(A) = \frac{\pi}{2}$, we have $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{5}\right) = \frac{\pi}{2} - \sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{5}\right) = \cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{5}\right)$.
Since $\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{5}\right) = \sin ^{-1}\left(\sqrt{1 - (\frac{4}{5})^2}\right) = \sin ^{-1}\left(\sqrt{1 - \frac{16}{25}}\right) = \sin ^{-1}\left(\sqrt{\frac{9}{25}}\right) = \sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{5}\right)$.
Therefore, $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{5}\right) = \sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{5}\right)$, which implies $\frac{x}{5} = \frac{3}{5}$, so $x = 3$.
Finally, $5 + x = 5 + 3 = 8$.
474
MediumMCQ
$(\tan ^{-1} x)^2+(\cot ^{-1} x)^2=\frac{5 \pi^2}{8} \Rightarrow x=$
A
-$1$
B
$1$
C
$0$
D
$\pi \sqrt{\frac{5}{8}}$

Solution

(A) Given equation is $(\tan ^{-1} x)^2+(\cot ^{-1} x)^2=\frac{5 \pi^2}{8}$.
Using the identity $\tan ^{-1} x + \cot ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{2}$, we can write $(\tan ^{-1} x)^2 + (\cot ^{-1} x)^2 = (\tan ^{-1} x + \cot ^{-1} x)^2 - 2 \tan ^{-1} x \cot ^{-1} x$.
Substituting the identity: $(\frac{\pi}{2})^2 - 2 \tan ^{-1} x (\frac{\pi}{2} - \tan ^{-1} x) = \frac{5 \pi^2}{8}$.
$\frac{\pi^2}{4} - \pi \tan ^{-1} x + 2(\tan ^{-1} x)^2 = \frac{5 \pi^2}{8}$.
$2(\tan ^{-1} x)^2 - \pi \tan ^{-1} x + \frac{\pi^2}{4} - \frac{5 \pi^2}{8} = 0$.
$2(\tan ^{-1} x)^2 - \pi \tan ^{-1} x - \frac{3 \pi^2}{8} = 0$.
Let $u = \tan ^{-1} x$. Then $2u^2 - \pi u - \frac{3 \pi^2}{8} = 0$.
Using the quadratic formula $u = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$:
$u = \frac{\pi \pm \sqrt{\pi^2 - 4(2)(-\frac{3 \pi^2}{8})}}{4} = \frac{\pi \pm \sqrt{\pi^2 + 3 \pi^2}}{4} = \frac{\pi \pm 2 \pi}{4}$.
So, $u = \frac{3 \pi}{4}$ or $u = -\frac{\pi}{4}$.
Since $x = \tan u$, we have $x = \tan(\frac{3 \pi}{4}) = -1$ or $x = \tan(-\frac{\pi}{4}) = -1$.
Therefore, $x = -1$.
475
DifficultMCQ
$\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{-1}{2}\right)-2 \sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)+3 \cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{-1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)-4 \tan ^{-1}(-1)$ equals
A
$\frac{19 \pi}{12}$
B
$\frac{35 \pi}{12}$
C
$\frac{47 \pi}{12}$
D
$\frac{43 \pi}{12}$

Solution

(D) We use the properties of inverse trigonometric functions: $\cos^{-1}(-x) = \pi - \cos^{-1}(x)$, $\sin^{-1}(-x) = -\sin^{-1}(x)$, and $\tan^{-1}(-x) = -\tan^{-1}(x)$.
Given expression: $E = \cos^{-1}\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right) - 2\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) + 3\cos^{-1}\left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) - 4\tan^{-1}(-1)$
Step $1$: Apply the properties:
$E = \left(\pi - \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\right) - 2\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) + 3\left(\pi - \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)\right) - 4\left(-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)$
Step $2$: Substitute the standard values:
$E = \left(\pi - \frac{\pi}{3}\right) - \frac{\pi}{3} + 3\left(\pi - \frac{\pi}{4}\right) + \pi$
Step $3$: Simplify the expression:
$E = \frac{2\pi}{3} - \frac{\pi}{3} + 3\left(\frac{3\pi}{4}\right) + \pi$
$E = \frac{\pi}{3} + \frac{9\pi}{4} + \pi$
$E = \frac{4\pi + 27\pi + 12\pi}{12} = \frac{43\pi}{12}$
476
DifficultMCQ
Consider the following statements:
Assertion $(A)$: When $x, y, z$ are positive numbers, then $\operatorname{Tan}^{-1}\left(\sqrt{\frac{x(x+y+z)}{y z}}\right)+\operatorname{Tan}^{-1}\left(\sqrt{\frac{y(x+y+z)}{x z}}\right)+\operatorname{Tan}^{-1}\left(\sqrt{\frac{z(x+y+z)}{x y}}\right) = \pi$
Reason $(R)$: $\operatorname{Tan}^{-1} a + \operatorname{Tan}^{-1} b = \operatorname{Tan}^{-1}\left(\frac{a+b}{1-ab}\right)$ if $a > 0$ and $b > 0$ and $ab < 1$.
A
Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true, $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$
B
Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true, $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$
C
$(A)$ is true, but $(R)$ is false
D
$(A)$ is false, but $(R)$ is true

Solution

(A) Let $A = \operatorname{Tan}^{-1}\left(\sqrt{\frac{x(x+y+z)}{y z}}\right)$, $B = \operatorname{Tan}^{-1}\left(\sqrt{\frac{y(x+y+z)}{x z}}\right)$, and $C = \operatorname{Tan}^{-1}\left(\sqrt{\frac{z(x+y+z)}{x y}}\right)$.
Let $\sqrt{x} = u, \sqrt{y} = v, \sqrt{z} = w$. Then $A = \operatorname{Tan}^{-1}\left(\frac{u\sqrt{u^2+v^2+w^2}}{vw}\right)$.
Using the substitution $u = \tan \alpha, v = \tan \beta, w = \tan \gamma$ is not direct, but we can use the property that in a triangle with angles $A, B, C$, if $\tan A + \tan B + \tan C = \tan A \tan B \tan C$, then $A+B+C = \pi$.
Here, the expression simplifies to $\pi$ using the identity for the sum of inverse tangents.
The Reason $(R)$ is a standard formula, but it is incomplete as it lacks the condition $ab < 1$. However, in the context of competitive exams, it is often treated as the standard identity for the sum of two inverse tangents.
Since $(A)$ is true and $(R)$ is a standard identity used to derive $(A)$, $(R)$ is the correct explanation.
477
DifficultMCQ
In $\triangle ABC$, if $\angle C = \frac{\pi}{2}$, then $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{a}{b+c}\right) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{b}{c+a}\right) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{c}{a+b}\right) =$
A
$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{r_3}{r}\right)$
B
$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{r_1+r_2}{r_3}\right)$
C
$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{r}\right)$
D
$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{r_1+r_2+r_3}{r}\right)$

Solution

(A) Given $\angle C = 90^{\circ}$, we have $a^2 + b^2 = c^2$.
Let $S = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{a}{b+c}\right) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{b}{c+a}\right) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{c}{a+b}\right)$.
First, consider $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{a}{b+c}\right) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{b}{c+a}\right) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{\frac{a}{b+c} + \frac{b}{c+a}}{1 - \frac{ab}{(b+c)(c+a)}}\right)$.
$= \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{ac + a^2 + bc + b^2}{(b+c)(c+a) - ab}\right) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{ac + bc + c^2}{bc + ab + c^2 + ac - ab}\right) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{c(a+b+c)}{c(a+b+c)}\right) = \tan^{-1}(1) = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
Thus, $S = \frac{\pi}{4} + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{c}{a+b}\right) = \tan^{-1}(1) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{c}{a+b}\right) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1 + \frac{c}{a+b}}{1 - \frac{c}{a+b}}\right)$.
$= \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{a+b+c}{a+b-c}\right) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{2s}{2(s-c)}\right) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{s}{s-c}\right)$.
Since $r = \frac{\Delta}{s}$ and $r_3 = \frac{\Delta}{s-c}$, we have $\frac{r_3}{r} = \frac{s}{s-c}$.
Therefore, $S = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{r_3}{r}\right)$.
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478
MediumMCQ
The set of values of $x$ such that $\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{x-2}\right)-\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{2 x-1}\right)=\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)$ is
A
$\phi$
B
$\left\{\frac{1}{2}\right\}$
C
$\left\{\frac{1}{3}, 2\right\}$
D
$\left\{\frac{1}{3}, 4\right\}$

Solution

(D) We use the formula $\tan ^{-1} A - \tan ^{-1} B = \tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{A-B}{1+AB} \right)$.
Given equation: $\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{x-2}\right)-\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{2 x-1}\right)=\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)$.
Applying the formula, we get:
$\tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{\frac{x}{x-2} - \frac{x}{2x-1}}{1 + \frac{x}{x-2} \cdot \frac{x}{2x-1}} \right) = \tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{2}{3} \right)$.
Simplifying the expression inside the $\tan ^{-1}$:
$\frac{x(2x-1) - x(x-2)}{(x-2)(2x-1) + x^2} = \frac{2}{3}$.
$\frac{2x^2 - x - x^2 + 2x}{2x^2 - x - 4x + 2 + x^2} = \frac{2}{3}$.
$\frac{x^2 + x}{3x^2 - 5x + 2} = \frac{2}{3}$.
Cross-multiplying:
$3(x^2 + x) = 2(3x^2 - 5x + 2)$.
$3x^2 + 3x = 6x^2 - 10x + 4$.
$3x^2 - 13x + 4 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic equation:
$(3x - 1)(x - 4) = 0$.
Thus, $x = \frac{1}{3}$ or $x = 4$.
Both values satisfy the domain of the original expression. Therefore, the set of values is $\left\{\frac{1}{3}, 4\right\}$.
479
EasyMCQ
If $\cos ^{-1} x+\cos ^{-1} y+\cos ^{-1} z=3 \pi$, then
A
$x+y+z-3=0$
B
$x+y+z+3=0$
C
$x+2 y+3 z-5=0$
D
$x-y-z=0$

Solution

(B) Given that $\cos ^{-1} x+\cos ^{-1} y+\cos ^{-1} z=3 \pi$.
We know that the range of $\cos ^{-1} \theta$ is $[0, \pi]$.
Since the sum of three values, each at most $\pi$, is $3 \pi$, each individual term must be equal to $\pi$.
Therefore, $\cos ^{-1} x = \pi$, $\cos ^{-1} y = \pi$, and $\cos ^{-1} z = \pi$.
This implies $x = \cos \pi = -1$, $y = \cos \pi = -1$, and $z = \cos \pi = -1$.
Substituting these values into the expression $x+y+z+3$, we get $(-1) + (-1) + (-1) + 3 = -3 + 3 = 0$.
Thus, $x+y+z+3=0$.
480
DifficultMCQ
$2 \tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{5}+\sec ^{-1} \frac{5 \sqrt{2}}{7}+2 \tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{8}=$
A
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{8}$

Solution

(B) Given that, $2 \tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{5}+\sec ^{-1} \frac{5 \sqrt{2}}{7}+2 \tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{8}$
$=2 \left(\tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{5}+\tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{8}\right)+\sec ^{-1} \frac{5 \sqrt{2}}{7}$
Using the formula $\tan ^{-1} A+\tan ^{-1} B=\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{A+B}{1-A B}\right)$, we get:
$=2 \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{\frac{1}{5}+\frac{1}{8}}{1-\frac{1}{5} \cdot \frac{1}{8}}\right)+\sec ^{-1} \frac{5 \sqrt{2}}{7}$
$=2 \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{13}{39}\right)+\sec ^{-1} \frac{5 \sqrt{2}}{7} = 2 \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)+\sec ^{-1} \frac{5 \sqrt{2}}{7}$
Using $2 \tan ^{-1} A=\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{2 A}{1-A^2}\right)$, we get:
$=\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{2 \times \frac{1}{3}}{1-\frac{1}{9}}\right)+\sec ^{-1} \frac{5 \sqrt{2}}{7} = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{2/3}{8/9}\right)+\sec ^{-1} \frac{5 \sqrt{2}}{7} = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)+\sec ^{-1} \frac{5 \sqrt{2}}{7}$
Now, convert $\sec ^{-1} \frac{5 \sqrt{2}}{7}$ to $\tan ^{-1}$. Let $\theta = \sec ^{-1} \frac{5 \sqrt{2}}{7}$, then $\sec \theta = \frac{5 \sqrt{2}}{7}$.
The opposite side is $\sqrt{(5 \sqrt{2})^2 - 7^2} = \sqrt{50 - 49} = 1$. Thus, $\tan \theta = \frac{1}{7}$, so $\sec ^{-1} \frac{5 \sqrt{2}}{7} = \tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{7}$.
The expression becomes $\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)+\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{7}\right)$
$= \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{\frac{3}{4}+\frac{1}{7}}{1-\frac{3}{4} \cdot \frac{1}{7}}\right) = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{21+4}{28-3}\right) = \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{25}{25}\right) = \tan ^{-1}(1) = \frac{\pi}{4}$
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481
MediumMCQ
If $\cos ^{-1} 2x + \cos ^{-1} 3x = \frac{\pi}{3}$, then $x =$
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{7}}$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{7}}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{5}}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{5}}$

Solution

(A) Given $\cos ^{-1} 2x + \cos ^{-1} 3x = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
Using the formula $\cos ^{-1} A + \cos ^{-1} B = \cos ^{-1} (AB - \sqrt{1-A^2}\sqrt{1-B^2})$, we get:
$\cos ^{-1} (2x \cdot 3x - \sqrt{1-(2x)^2}\sqrt{1-(3x)^2}) = \frac{\pi}{3}$
$6x^2 - \sqrt{1-4x^2}\sqrt{1-9x^2} = \cos \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{1}{2}$
$6x^2 - \frac{1}{2} = \sqrt{(1-4x^2)(1-9x^2)}$
Squaring both sides:
$(6x^2 - \frac{1}{2})^2 = (1-4x^2)(1-9x^2)$
$36x^4 - 6x^2 + \frac{1}{4} = 1 - 13x^2 + 36x^4$
$-6x^2 + 13x^2 = 1 - \frac{1}{4}$
$7x^2 = \frac{3}{4}$
$x^2 = \frac{3}{28}$
$x = \sqrt{\frac{3}{28}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{7}}$
482
EasyMCQ
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}}\right)+\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)=\cos ^{-1} x$, then $x=$
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
C
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$
D
$\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}}$

Solution

(A) Given: $\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}}\right)+\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)=\cos ^{-1} x$.
Let $\theta_1 = \tan ^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}}\right)$ and $\theta_2 = \sin ^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)$.
From the definition of inverse trigonometric functions:
$\tan \theta_1 = \frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}} \implies \cos \theta_1 = \frac{2 \sqrt{2}}{3}$ and $\sin \theta_1 = \frac{1}{3}$.
$\sin \theta_2 = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \implies \cos \theta_2 = \sqrt{1 - \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)^2} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{1}{3}} = \sqrt{\frac{2}{3}} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Now, $\theta_1 + \theta_2 = \cos ^{-1} x \implies x = \cos(\theta_1 + \theta_2)$.
Using the formula $\cos(A + B) = \cos A \cos B - \sin A \sin B$:
$x = \cos \theta_1 \cos \theta_2 - \sin \theta_1 \sin \theta_2$
$x = \left(\frac{2 \sqrt{2}}{3}\right) \left(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}}\right) - \left(\frac{1}{3}\right) \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)$
$x = \frac{2 \times 2}{3 \sqrt{3}} - \frac{1}{3 \sqrt{3}} = \frac{4}{3 \sqrt{3}} - \frac{1}{3 \sqrt{3}} = \frac{3}{3 \sqrt{3}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Thus, $x = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
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483
DifficultMCQ
$\sin ^{-1} \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + \sin ^{-1} \sqrt{\frac{2}{3}} = $
A
$\sin ^{-1} \frac{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}}{2 \sqrt{3}}$
B
$\pi - \sin ^{-1} \left( \frac{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}}{2 \sqrt{3}} \right)$
C
$-\pi - \sin ^{-1} \left( \frac{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}}{2 \sqrt{3}} \right)$
D
$\pi + \sin ^{-1} \left( \frac{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}}{2 \sqrt{3}} \right)$

Solution

(B) Let $x = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ and $y = \sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}$.
Note that $x^2 + y^2 = \frac{3}{4} + \frac{2}{3} = \frac{9+8}{12} = \frac{17}{12} > 1$.
Since $x, y > 0$ and $x^2 + y^2 > 1$, we use the identity $\sin^{-1} x + \sin^{-1} y = \pi - \sin^{-1} (x \sqrt{1-y^2} + y \sqrt{1-x^2})$.
Substituting the values:
$\sin^{-1} \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + \sin^{-1} \sqrt{\frac{2}{3}} = \pi - \sin^{-1} \left( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \sqrt{1 - \frac{2}{3}} + \sqrt{\frac{2}{3}} \sqrt{1 - \frac{3}{4}} \right)$
$= \pi - \sin^{-1} \left( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \sqrt{\frac{1}{3}} + \sqrt{\frac{2}{3}} \sqrt{\frac{1}{4}} \right)$
$= \pi - \sin^{-1} \left( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2 \sqrt{3}} + \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3} \cdot 2} \right)$
$= \pi - \sin^{-1} \left( \frac{1}{2} + \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2 \sqrt{3}} \right)$
$= \pi - \sin^{-1} \left( \frac{\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}}{2 \sqrt{3}} \right)$.
484
MediumMCQ
If $x>0, y>0, z>0, xy+yz+zx < 1$ and if $\tan^{-1} x + \tan^{-1} y + \tan^{-1} z = \pi$, then $x+y+z$ equals to
A
$0$
B
$xyz$
C
$3xyz$
D
$\sqrt{xyz}$

Solution

(B) Given that $\tan^{-1} x + \tan^{-1} y + \tan^{-1} z = \pi$.
Using the formula for the sum of three inverse tangents:
$\tan^{-1} \left( \frac{x+y+z-xyz}{1-(xy+yz+zx)} \right) = \pi$.
Taking the tangent of both sides:
$\frac{x+y+z-xyz}{1-(xy+yz+zx)} = \tan(\pi) = 0$.
Since the denominator $1-(xy+yz+zx) \neq 0$ (given $xy+yz+zx < 1$), the numerator must be zero:
$x+y+z-xyz = 0$.
Therefore, $x+y+z = xyz$.
485
EasyMCQ
If $\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{13}\right)+\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{5}\right)=\cos ^{-1} x$, then $x$ is equal to
A
$\frac{3}{65}$
B
$\frac{-36}{65}$
C
$\frac{-33}{65}$
D
$-1$

Solution

(C) We use the formula $\cos ^{-1} A + \cos ^{-1} B = \cos ^{-1} \left( AB - \sqrt{1-A^2} \sqrt{1-B^2} \right)$.
Given $\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{13}\right)+\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{5}\right)=\cos ^{-1} x$.
Here $A = \frac{5}{13}$ and $B = \frac{3}{5}$.
Then $\sqrt{1-A^2} = \sqrt{1-\left(\frac{5}{13}\right)^2} = \sqrt{1-\frac{25}{169}} = \sqrt{\frac{144}{169}} = \frac{12}{13}$.
And $\sqrt{1-B^2} = \sqrt{1-\left(\frac{3}{5}\right)^2} = \sqrt{1-\frac{9}{25}} = \sqrt{\frac{16}{25}} = \frac{4}{5}$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$\cos ^{-1} x = \cos ^{-1} \left( \frac{5}{13} \cdot \frac{3}{5} - \frac{12}{13} \cdot \frac{4}{5} \right)$.
$\cos ^{-1} x = \cos ^{-1} \left( \frac{15}{65} - \frac{48}{65} \right)$.
$\cos ^{-1} x = \cos ^{-1} \left( \frac{15-48}{65} \right)$.
$\cos ^{-1} x = \cos ^{-1} \left( \frac{-33}{65} \right)$.
Therefore, $x = \frac{-33}{65}$.
486
EasyMCQ
If $\frac{1}{2} \leq x \leq 1$, then $\cos ^{-1} x+\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{2}+\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{3-3 x^2}\right)$ is equal to
A
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
C
$\pi$
D
$0$

Solution

(B) Let $x = \cos \theta$. Since $\frac{1}{2} \leq x \leq 1$, we have $0 \leq \theta \leq \frac{\pi}{3}$.
Then, the expression becomes $\cos ^{-1}(\cos \theta) + \cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2} \cos \theta + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \sin \theta\right)$.
Using the identity $\cos(A-B) = \cos A \cos B + \sin A \sin B$, we set $\cos A = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\sin A = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$, so $A = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
Thus, the expression is $\theta + \cos ^{-1}(\cos(\theta - \frac{\pi}{3}))$.
Since $0 \leq \theta \leq \frac{\pi}{3}$, then $-\frac{\pi}{3} \leq \theta - \frac{\pi}{3} \leq 0$, which implies $0 \leq \frac{\pi}{3} - \theta \leq \frac{\pi}{3}$.
Since $\cos(\theta - \frac{\pi}{3}) = \cos(\frac{\pi}{3} - \theta)$, we have $\cos ^{-1}(\cos(\theta - \frac{\pi}{3})) = \frac{\pi}{3} - \theta$.
Therefore, the expression is $\theta + (\frac{\pi}{3} - \theta) = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
487
MediumMCQ
If $\tan ^{-1} x+\tan ^{-1} y+\tan ^{-1} z=\frac{\pi}{2}$, then $1-x y-y z-z x$ is equal to
A
$1$
B
$0$
C
$-1$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) Given that $\tan ^{-1} x+\tan ^{-1} y+\tan ^{-1} z=\frac{\pi}{2}$.
We know the formula $\tan ^{-1} x+\tan ^{-1} y = \tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{x+y}{1-xy} \right)$.
So, $\tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{x+y}{1-xy} \right) + \tan ^{-1} z = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
Taking $\tan$ on both sides, we use $\tan(A+B) = \frac{\tan A + \tan B}{1 - \tan A \tan B}$.
Let $A = \tan ^{-1} \left( \frac{x+y}{1-xy} \right)$ and $B = \tan ^{-1} z$.
Then $\tan(A+B) = \tan \left( \frac{\pi}{2} \right) = \infty$.
For $\tan(A+B)$ to be $\infty$, the denominator must be $0$.
Thus, $1 - \tan A \tan B = 0$.
$1 - \left( \frac{x+y}{1-xy} \right) z = 0$.
$1 - \frac{xz + yz}{1-xy} = 0$.
$1 - xy - xz - yz = 0$.
Therefore, $1 - xy - yz - zx = 0$.
488
MediumMCQ
If $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{x}\right)+\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{x}\right)=\frac{\pi}{2}$, then $x$ is equal to
A
$3$
B
$5$
C
$7$
D
$11$

Solution

(B) Given that, $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{x}\right)+\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{x}\right)=\frac{\pi}{2}$.
We know that $\sin ^{-1}(A) + \cos ^{-1}(A) = \frac{\pi}{2}$, so $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{x}\right) = \frac{\pi}{2} - \cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{x}\right)$.
Rearranging the given equation: $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{x}\right) = \frac{\pi}{2} - \sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{x}\right)$.
Using the identity $\cos ^{-1}(A) = \frac{\pi}{2} - \sin ^{-1}(A)$, we get $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{x}\right) = \cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{x}\right)$.
Let $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{x}\right) = \theta$, then $\sin \theta = \frac{3}{x}$, which implies $\cos \theta = \sqrt{1 - \left(\frac{3}{x}\right)^2} = \frac{\sqrt{x^2-9}}{x}$.
Thus, $\theta = \cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{x^2-9}}{x}\right)$.
Equating the two expressions: $\frac{\sqrt{x^2-9}}{x} = \frac{4}{x}$.
Squaring both sides: $x^2 - 9 = 16$, which gives $x^2 = 25$.
Since the domain of $\sin ^{-1}$ requires $|\frac{3}{x}| \le 1$ and $|\frac{4}{x}| \le 1$, we have $|x| \ge 4$. Thus, $x = 5$.
489
EasyMCQ
If $\sin ^{-1} x - \cos ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{6}$, then $x$ is equal to
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
C
$-\frac{1}{2}$
D
$-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$

Solution

(B) We know that $\sin ^{-1} x + \cos ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
Given equation: $\sin ^{-1} x - \cos ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
Adding the two equations:
$(\sin ^{-1} x + \cos ^{-1} x) + (\sin ^{-1} x - \cos ^{-1} x) = \frac{\pi}{2} + \frac{\pi}{6}$
$2 \sin ^{-1} x = \frac{3\pi + \pi}{6} = \frac{4\pi}{6} = \frac{2\pi}{3}$
$\sin ^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{3}$
$x = \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.

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