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EasyMCQ
The solution of the equation $\sin ^{-1} x+\sin ^{-1} 2 x=\frac{\pi}{3}$ is
A
$-\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{3}{7}}$
B
$\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{3}{7}}$
C
$\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{2}{7}}$
D
$-\frac{1}{3} \sqrt{\frac{2}{7}}$

Solution

(B) Given equation: $\sin ^{-1} x+\sin ^{-1} 2 x=\frac{\pi}{3}$
Let $x=\sin \theta$.
Then,$\theta+\sin ^{-1}(2 \sin \theta)=\frac{\pi}{3}$.
$\sin ^{-1}(2 \sin \theta)=\frac{\pi}{3}-\theta$.
Taking $\sin$ on both sides:
$2 \sin \theta = \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{3}-\theta\right)$.
Using the identity $\sin(A-B) = \sin A \cos B - \cos A \sin B$:
$2 \sin \theta = \sin \frac{\pi}{3} \cos \theta - \cos \frac{\pi}{3} \sin \theta$.
$2 \sin \theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \cos \theta - \frac{1}{2} \sin \theta$.
Adding $\frac{1}{2} \sin \theta$ to both sides:
$\frac{5}{2} \sin \theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \cos \theta$.
$\tan \theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{5}$.
Since $\tan \theta = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{5}$,the hypotenuse is $\sqrt{(\sqrt{3})^2 + 5^2} = \sqrt{3+25} = \sqrt{28} = 2\sqrt{7}$.
Thus,$\sin \theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{7}} = \frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{3}{7}}$.
Since $x = \sin \theta$,we have $x = \frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{3}{7}}$.
Hence,option $B$ is correct.
152
EasyMCQ
If $\cos ^{-1} x = \sin ^{-1}(3x)$,then $x$ is equal to
A
$\frac{\sqrt{10}}{10}$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{5}}{5}$
C
$\frac{5}{2\sqrt{6}}$
D
$\frac{-\sqrt{10}}{10}$

Solution

(A) Given,$\cos ^{-1} x = \sin ^{-1} 3x$.
We know that $\cos ^{-1} x = \sin ^{-1} \sqrt{1-x^2}$ for $x \in [0, 1]$.
Substituting this into the equation,we get $\sin ^{-1} \sqrt{1-x^2} = \sin ^{-1} 3x$.
Taking sine on both sides,we have $\sqrt{1-x^2} = 3x$.
Squaring both sides,we get $1-x^2 = 9x^2$.
This simplifies to $10x^2 = 1$,which gives $x^2 = \frac{1}{10}$.
Since $x$ must be positive for the domain of $\sin ^{-1} 3x$ and $\cos ^{-1} x$,we take $x = \frac{1}{\sqrt{10}} = \frac{\sqrt{10}}{10}$.
153
EasyMCQ
If $\theta \in \left[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}\right]$,then $\cos^{-1}(\sin \theta)$ is equal to
A
$\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta$
B
$\theta-\frac{\pi}{2}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{2}+\theta$
D
$\pi+\frac{\theta}{2}$

Solution

(A) Given that $\theta \in \left[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}\right]$.
We know that $\sin \theta = \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta\right)$.
Therefore,$\cos^{-1}(\sin \theta) = \cos^{-1} \left[ \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta\right) \right]$.
Since $\theta \in \left[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}\right]$,it follows that $-\theta \in \left[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}\right]$,and thus $\left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta\right) \in [0, \pi]$.
The range of the principal value branch of $\cos^{-1} x$ is $[0, \pi]$.
Since $\left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta\right) \in [0, \pi]$,we have $\cos^{-1} \left[ \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta\right) \right] = \frac{\pi}{2} - \theta$.
154
EasyMCQ
$2 \coth^{-1}(4) + \text{sech}^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{5}\right) = $
A
$\log 5$
B
$2 \log 3$
C
$3 \log 2$
D
$\log \frac{5}{3}$

Solution

(A) We know that $\coth^{-1}(x) = \frac{1}{2} \log \left(\frac{x+1}{x-1}\right)$ for $|x| > 1$.
Thus,$2 \coth^{-1}(4) = 2 \cdot \frac{1}{2} \log \left(\frac{4+1}{4-1}\right) = \log \left(\frac{5}{3}\right)$.
We also know that $\text{sech}^{-1}(x) = \log \left(\frac{1 + \sqrt{1-x^2}}{x}\right)$ for $0 < x \leq 1$.
Substituting $x = \frac{3}{5}$,we get $\text{sech}^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{5}\right) = \log \left(\frac{1 + \sqrt{1 - (9/25)}}{3/5}\right) = \log \left(\frac{1 + \sqrt{16/25}}{3/5}\right) = \log \left(\frac{1 + 4/5}{3/5}\right) = \log \left(\frac{9/5}{3/5}\right) = \log 3$.
Therefore,$2 \coth^{-1}(4) + \text{sech}^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{5}\right) = \log \left(\frac{5}{3}\right) + \log 3 = \log \left(\frac{5}{3} \times 3\right) = \log 5$.
155
MediumMCQ
$\operatorname{sech}^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)+\operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(-1)=$
A
$0$
B
$\sqrt{2}+1$
C
$\sqrt{2}$
D
$\sqrt{2}-1$

Solution

(A) We know that $\operatorname{sech}^{-1}(x) = \ln\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{1-x^2}}{x}\right)$ and $\operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(x) = \ln\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{1+x^2}}{x}\right)$.
Step $1$: Evaluate $\operatorname{sech}^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)$.
$\operatorname{sech}^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) = \ln\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{1-1/2}}{1/\sqrt{2}}\right) = \ln\left(\frac{1+1/\sqrt{2}}{1/\sqrt{2}}\right) = \ln(\sqrt{2}+1)$.
Step $2$: Evaluate $\operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(-1)$.
$\operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(-1) = \ln\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{1+(-1)^2}}{-1}\right) = \ln\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{2}}{-1}\right) = \ln\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}+1}\right) = \ln((\sqrt{2}+1)^{-1}) = -\ln(\sqrt{2}+1)$.
Step $3$: Add the results.
$\operatorname{sech}^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)+\operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(-1) = \ln(\sqrt{2}+1) - \ln(\sqrt{2}+1) = 0$.
156
MediumMCQ
If $x$ is a real number,then the number of solutions of $\operatorname{Tan}^{-1}(\sqrt{x(x+1)})+\operatorname{Sin}^{-1}(\sqrt{x^2+x+1})=\frac{\pi}{2}$ is:
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) Let $f(x) = \operatorname{Tan}^{-1}(\sqrt{x(x+1)}) + \operatorname{Sin}^{-1}(\sqrt{x^2+x+1})$.
For the expression to be defined,the arguments must satisfy the domain conditions:
$1$. $x(x+1) \ge 0 \implies x \in (-\infty, -1] \cup [0, \infty)$.
$2$. $0 \le x^2+x+1 \le 1$.
Since $x^2+x+1 = (x+1/2)^2 + 3/4$,the minimum value is $3/4$. Thus,$x^2+x+1 \le 1 \implies x^2+x \le 0 \implies x(x+1) \le 0 \implies x \in [-1, 0]$.
Combining the conditions from $(1)$ and $(2)$,we get $x \in \{-1, 0\}$.
Case $1$: If $x = 0$,then $\operatorname{Tan}^{-1}(0) + \operatorname{Sin}^{-1}(1) = 0 + \pi/2 = \pi/2$. This is a solution.
Case $2$: If $x = -1$,then $\operatorname{Tan}^{-1}(0) + \operatorname{Sin}^{-1}(1) = 0 + \pi/2 = \pi/2$. This is a solution.
Thus,there are $2$ solutions.
157
MediumMCQ
If $\operatorname{Tanh}^{-1} x = \operatorname{Coth}^{-1} y = \log \sqrt{5}$,then $\operatorname{Tan}^{-1}(xy) = $
A
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
D
$\frac{3\pi}{4}$

Solution

(A) Given $\operatorname{Tanh}^{-1} x = \log \sqrt{5}$.
Using the definition $\operatorname{Tanh}^{-1} x = \frac{1}{2} \log \left( \frac{1+x}{1-x} \right)$,we have $\frac{1}{2} \log \left( \frac{1+x}{1-x} \right) = \log \sqrt{5} = \frac{1}{2} \log 5$.
Thus,$\frac{1+x}{1-x} = 5 \implies 1+x = 5-5x \implies 6x = 4 \implies x = \frac{2}{3}$.
Given $\operatorname{Coth}^{-1} y = \log \sqrt{5}$.
Using the definition $\operatorname{Coth}^{-1} y = \frac{1}{2} \log \left( \frac{y+1}{y-1} \right)$,we have $\frac{1}{2} \log \left( \frac{y+1}{y-1} \right) = \frac{1}{2} \log 5$.
Thus,$\frac{y+1}{y-1} = 5 \implies y+1 = 5y-5 \implies 4y = 6 \implies y = \frac{3}{2}$.
Now,$xy = \left( \frac{2}{3} \right) \left( \frac{3}{2} \right) = 1$.
Therefore,$\operatorname{Tan}^{-1}(xy) = \operatorname{Tan}^{-1}(1) = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
158
MediumMCQ
If $\operatorname{Sinh}^{-1}(2)+\operatorname{Sinh}^{-1}(3)=\alpha$,then $\sinh \alpha=$
A
$2 \sqrt{5}+3 \sqrt{10}$
B
$2 \sqrt{10}+4 \sqrt{5}$
C
$3 \sqrt{10}+4 \sqrt{5}$
D
$2 \sqrt{10}+3 \sqrt{5}$

Solution

(D) Given that $\operatorname{Sinh}^{-1}(2)+\operatorname{Sinh}^{-1}(3)=\alpha$.
Taking $\sinh$ on both sides,we have $\sinh(\operatorname{Sinh}^{-1}(2)+\operatorname{Sinh}^{-1}(3))=\sinh \alpha$.
Let $x=\operatorname{Sinh}^{-1}(2)$ and $y=\operatorname{Sinh}^{-1}(3)$,so $\sinh x=2$ and $\sinh y=3$.
We know that $\cosh^2 x - \sinh^2 x = 1$,so $\cosh x = \sqrt{1+\sinh^2 x} = \sqrt{1+2^2} = \sqrt{5}$.
Similarly,$\cosh y = \sqrt{1+\sinh^2 y} = \sqrt{1+3^2} = \sqrt{10}$.
Using the identity $\sinh(x+y) = \sinh x \cosh y + \cosh x \sinh y$,we get:
$\sinh \alpha = \sinh x \cosh y + \cosh x \sinh y = (2)(\sqrt{10}) + (\sqrt{5})(3) = 2 \sqrt{10} + 3 \sqrt{5}$.
159
EasyMCQ
If $2 f(\sin x) + f(\cos x) = x$,then $f^{\prime}(x) = $
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$
B
$\frac{-1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$
C
$\frac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$
D
$\frac{-x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$

Solution

(A) Given the equation: $2 f(\sin x) + f(\cos x) = x$ ...$(i)$
Replacing $x$ with $\frac{\pi}{2} - x$,we get:
$2 f(\cos x) + f(\sin x) = \frac{\pi}{2} - x$ ...(ii)
To eliminate $f(\cos x)$,multiply (ii) by $2$:
$4 f(\cos x) + 2 f(\sin x) = \pi - 2x$ ...(iii)
Subtracting $(i)$ from (iii):
$4 f(\cos x) - f(\cos x) = \pi - 2x - x$
$3 f(\cos x) = \pi - 3x$
$f(\cos x) = \frac{\pi}{3} - x$
Let $t = \cos x$,then $x = \cos^{-1} t$. Substituting this into the equation:
$f(t) = \frac{\pi}{3} - \cos^{-1} t$
Thus,$f(x) = \frac{\pi}{3} - \cos^{-1} x$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$f^{\prime}(x) = 0 - \left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} \right) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
160
MediumMCQ
$e^{\log (\cosh^{-1} 2)}$ is equal to :
A
$\log (2-\sqrt{3})$
B
$\log (\sqrt{3}-2)$
C
$\log (2+\sqrt{3})$
D
$\log (2+\sqrt{5})$

Solution

(C) Using the property $e^{\log x} = x$,we have:
$e^{\log (\cosh^{-1} 2)} = \cosh^{-1} 2$
We know that $\cosh^{-1} x = \log (x + \sqrt{x^2 - 1})$ for $x \geq 1$.
Substituting $x = 2$:
$\cosh^{-1} 2 = \log (2 + \sqrt{2^2 - 1}) = \log (2 + \sqrt{4 - 1}) = \log (2 + \sqrt{3})$
161
EasyMCQ
The trigonometric equation $\sin ^{-1} x = 2 \sin ^{-1} a$ has a solution
A
only when $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} < a < \frac{1}{2}$
B
for all real values of $a$
C
only when $|a| \leqslant \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
D
only when $|a| \geq \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

Solution

(C) The equation $\sin ^{-1} x = 2 \sin ^{-1} a$ has a solution for $x$ if and only if the right-hand side $2 \sin ^{-1} a$ lies within the range of the $\sin ^{-1}$ function,which is $[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}]$.
Thus,we must have $-\frac{\pi}{2} \leq 2 \sin ^{-1} a \leq \frac{\pi}{2}$.
Dividing by $2$,we get $-\frac{\pi}{4} \leq \sin ^{-1} a \leq \frac{\pi}{4}$.
Applying the sine function to all parts,since $\sin$ is an increasing function,we get $\sin(-\frac{\pi}{4}) \leq a \leq \sin(\frac{\pi}{4})$.
This simplifies to $-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \leq a \leq \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,which is equivalent to $|a| \leq \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
162
MediumMCQ
$\coth^{-1}(2) + \operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(-2\sqrt{2}) = $
A
$\log \sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}$
B
$\log \sqrt{6}$
C
$\log \frac{3}{\sqrt{2}}$
D
$\log \frac{3}{2}$

Solution

(A) Given expression: $\coth^{-1}(2) + \operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(-2\sqrt{2})$.
Since $\operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(-x) = -\operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(x)$,the expression becomes $\coth^{-1}(2) - \operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(2\sqrt{2})$.
Using the formula $\coth^{-1}(x) = \frac{1}{2} \log \left(\frac{x+1}{x-1}\right)$ for $|x| > 1$:
$\coth^{-1}(2) = \frac{1}{2} \log \left(\frac{2+1}{2-1}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \log(3) = \log \sqrt{3}$.
Using the formula $\operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(x) = \log \left(\frac{1 + \sqrt{x^2+1}}{x}\right)$ for $x > 0$:
$\operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(2\sqrt{2}) = \log \left(\frac{1 + \sqrt{(2\sqrt{2})^2 + 1}}{2\sqrt{2}}\right) = \log \left(\frac{1 + \sqrt{8+1}}{2\sqrt{2}}\right) = \log \left(\frac{1+3}{2\sqrt{2}}\right) = \log \left(\frac{4}{2\sqrt{2}}\right) = \log \sqrt{2}$.
Substituting these values back into the expression:
$\log \sqrt{3} - \log \sqrt{2} = \log \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{2}}\right) = \log \sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}$.
163
MediumMCQ
If the range of $\operatorname{sech}^{-1} x + \operatorname{cosech}^{-1} x$ is $[a, b]$,then
A
$a=0, b=1$
B
$a=\sqrt{2}, b=\infty$
C
$a=\log (1+\sqrt{2}), b=\infty$
D
$a=0, b=\log (1+\sqrt{2})$

Solution

(C) Let $f(x) = \operatorname{sech}^{-1} x + \operatorname{cosech}^{-1} x$.
The domain of $\operatorname{sech}^{-1} x$ is $x \in (0, 1]$.
The domain of $\operatorname{cosech}^{-1} x$ is $x \in \mathbb{R} \setminus \{0\}$.
The domain of $f(x)$ is the intersection of these domains,which is $x \in (0, 1]$.
We know that $\operatorname{sech}^{-1} x = \ln\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{1-x^2}}{x}\right)$ and $\operatorname{cosech}^{-1} x = \ln\left(\frac{1+\sqrt{1+x^2}}{x}\right)$.
As $x \to 0^+$,$f(x) \to \infty$.
At $x = 1$,$f(1) = \operatorname{sech}^{-1}(1) + \operatorname{cosech}^{-1}(1) = 0 + \ln(1+\sqrt{2}) = \ln(1+\sqrt{2})$.
Since $f(x)$ is a strictly decreasing function on $(0, 1]$,the range is $[\ln(1+\sqrt{2}), \infty)$.
Thus,$a = \ln(1+\sqrt{2})$ and $b = \infty$.
164
EasyMCQ
$2 \tanh^{-1} \frac{1}{2}$ is equal to
A
$0$
B
$\log 2$
C
$\log 3$
D
$\log 4$

Solution

(C) We use the formula $2 \tanh^{-1} x = \tanh^{-1} \left( \frac{2x}{1+x^2} \right)$.
Substituting $x = \frac{1}{2}$:
$2 \tanh^{-1} \left( \frac{1}{2} \right) = \tanh^{-1} \left( \frac{2(\frac{1}{2})}{1+(\frac{1}{2})^2} \right) = \tanh^{-1} \left( \frac{1}{1 + \frac{1}{4}} \right) = \tanh^{-1} \left( \frac{1}{\frac{5}{4}} \right) = \tanh^{-1} \left( \frac{4}{5} \right)$.
Now,we use the logarithmic form of the inverse hyperbolic tangent function: $\tanh^{-1} x = \frac{1}{2} \log \left( \frac{1+x}{1-x} \right)$.
Substituting $x = \frac{4}{5}$:
$\tanh^{-1} \left( \frac{4}{5} \right) = \frac{1}{2} \log \left( \frac{1 + \frac{4}{5}}{1 - \frac{4}{5}} \right) = \frac{1}{2} \log \left( \frac{\frac{9}{5}}{\frac{1}{5}} \right) = \frac{1}{2} \log 9 = \frac{1}{2} \log 3^2 = \log 3$.
165
EasyMCQ
If $\sin ^{-1}(4 x)-\cos ^{-1}(3 x)=\frac{\pi}{6}$,then $x=$
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2 \sqrt{7}}$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4 \sqrt{7}}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2 \sqrt{13}}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4 \sqrt{13}}$

Solution

(C) Given: $\sin ^{-1}(4 x)-\cos ^{-1}(3 x)=\frac{\pi}{6}$....$(i)$
Let $A=\sin ^{-1}(4 x)$ and $B=\cos ^{-1}(3 x)$.
Then $\sin A=4 x$ and $\cos B=3 x$.
We know that $\cos A=\sqrt{1-16 x^2}$ and $\sin B=\sqrt{1-9 x^2}$.
From $(i)$,$A-B=\frac{\pi}{6}$. Taking sine on both sides:
$\sin(A-B) = \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) = \frac{1}{2}$.
Using the identity $\sin(A-B) = \sin A \cos B - \cos A \sin B$,we get:
$(4x)(3x) - \sqrt{1-16 x^2} \sqrt{1-9 x^2} = \frac{1}{2}$.
$12x^2 - \frac{1}{2} = \sqrt{(1-16 x^2)(1-9 x^2)}$.
Squaring both sides:
$(12x^2 - \frac{1}{2})^2 = (1-16 x^2)(1-9 x^2)$.
$144x^4 - 12x^2 + \frac{1}{4} = 1 - 9x^2 - 16x^2 + 144x^4$.
$-12x^2 + \frac{1}{4} = 1 - 25x^2$.
$13x^2 = 1 - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}$.
$x^2 = \frac{3}{52}$.
$x = \sqrt{\frac{3}{52}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2 \sqrt{13}}$.
166
EasyMCQ
If $\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)=\cot \left(\cos ^{-1} x\right)$,then the value of $x$ is
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}$
B
$\frac{-1}{\sqrt{12}}$
C
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{6}}$
D
$\frac{-2}{\sqrt{6}}$

Solution

(A) Given equation: $\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = \cot \left(\cos ^{-1} x\right)$.
We know that $\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
So,$\frac{\pi}{3} = \cot \left(\cos ^{-1} x\right)$.
Taking $\cot$ on both sides: $\cot \left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \cos ^{-1} x$.
Since $\cot \left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$,we have $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} = \cos ^{-1} x$.
Therefore,$x = \cos \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)$.
Wait,let us re-evaluate the original equation: $\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
The equation is $\frac{\pi}{3} = \cot \left(\cos ^{-1} x\right)$.
Let $\cos ^{-1} x = \theta$,then $\cos \theta = x$.
Then $\cot \theta = \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta} = \frac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$.
So,$\frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$.
Squaring both sides: $\frac{\pi^2}{9} = \frac{x^2}{1-x^2}$.
$\pi^2 - \pi^2 x^2 = 9x^2 \Rightarrow x^2(9 + \pi^2) = \pi^2 \Rightarrow x = \frac{\pi}{\sqrt{9+\pi^2}}$.
However,looking at the provided options,there is a likely typo in the question. If the question was $\cot^{-1}(\frac{1}{2}) = \cos^{-1}x$,then $x = \cos(\cot^{-1}(\frac{1}{2})) = \cos(\cos^{-1}(\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}})) = \frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$.
Given the options,the intended question is likely $\cot^{-1}(\frac{1}{2}) = \cos^{-1}x$. Assuming the standard interpretation of such problems,the correct option is $A$.
167
MediumMCQ
If $e^{\left(\sinh ^{-1} 2+\cosh ^{-1} \sqrt{6}\right)}=(a+(b+\sqrt{c}) \sqrt{a}+b \sqrt{c})$,then $a+b+c=$
A
$13$
B
$15$
C
$17$
D
$11$

Solution

(A) Let $x = \sinh^{-1} 2$ and $y = \cosh^{-1} \sqrt{6}$.
We know that $\sinh^{-1} x = \ln(x + \sqrt{x^2 + 1})$,so $x = \ln(2 + \sqrt{2^2 + 1}) = \ln(2 + \sqrt{5})$.
We know that $\cosh^{-1} x = \ln(x + \sqrt{x^2 - 1})$,so $y = \ln(\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{6 - 1}) = \ln(\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{5})$.
Then $e^{x+y} = e^x \cdot e^y = (2 + \sqrt{5})(\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{5})$.
Expanding this,we get $2\sqrt{6} + 2\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{30} + 5 = 5 + 2\sqrt{6} + 2\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{30}$.
Comparing this with the form $(a+(b+\sqrt{c}) \sqrt{a}+b \sqrt{c})$,we observe that the expression is $5 + 2\sqrt{6} + 2\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{30}$.
Wait,let us re-evaluate the expression: $(2 + \sqrt{5})(\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{5}) = 2\sqrt{6} + 2\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{30} + 5$.
Given the form $(a+(b+\sqrt{c}) \sqrt{a}+b \sqrt{c})$,let $a=5, b=2, c=6$. Then $5 + (2+\sqrt{6})\sqrt{5} + 2\sqrt{6} = 5 + 2\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{30} + 2\sqrt{6}$.
This matches our result. Thus $a=5, b=2, c=6$.
Therefore,$a+b+c = 5+2+6 = 13$.
168
MediumMCQ
Consider the following statements:
Statement-$I$: $\operatorname{Cosh}^{-1} x = \operatorname{Tanh}^{-1} x$ has no solution.
Statement-$II$: $\operatorname{Cosh}^{-1} x = \operatorname{Coth}^{-1} x$ has only one solution.
The correct answer is:
A
Both statements $I$ and $II$ are true
B
Both statements $I$ and $II$ are false
C
Statement $I$ is true,but statement $II$ is false
D
Statement $I$ is false,but statement $II$ is true

Solution

(A) For Statement-$I$: $\operatorname{Cosh}^{-1} x = \ln(x + \sqrt{x^2 - 1})$ for $x \ge 1$. $\operatorname{Tanh}^{-1} x = \frac{1}{2} \ln(\frac{1+x}{1-x})$ for $|x| < 1$. Since the domains are disjoint ($x \ge 1$ vs $|x| < 1$),there is no solution. Thus,Statement-$I$ is true.
For Statement-$II$: $\operatorname{Cosh}^{-1} x = \operatorname{Coth}^{-1} x$. $\operatorname{Coth}^{-1} x = \frac{1}{2} \ln(\frac{x+1}{x-1})$ for $|x| > 1$. Setting $\ln(x + \sqrt{x^2 - 1}) = \frac{1}{2} \ln(\frac{x+1}{x-1})$,we square both sides to get $(x + \sqrt{x^2 - 1})^2 = \frac{x+1}{x-1}$. Simplifying leads to $x^2 + x^2 - 1 + 2x\sqrt{x^2 - 1} = \frac{x+1}{x-1}$. Solving this equation yields one valid solution for $x > 1$. Thus,Statement-$II$ is true.
169
EasyMCQ
If $x = \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{5}\right) + \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{8}\right)$,then $\frac{\sin x + \cos x}{\tan x} = $
A
$\frac{12}{\sqrt{10}}$
B
$\frac{15}{\sqrt{10}}$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}$
D
$\frac{6 \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{10}}$

Solution

(A) Given that,$x = \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{5}\right) + \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{8}\right)$.
Using the formula $\tan^{-1} a + \tan^{-1} b = \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{a+b}{1-ab}\right)$,
$x = \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{\frac{1}{5} + \frac{1}{8}}{1 - \frac{1}{5} \cdot \frac{1}{8}}\right) = \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{\frac{8+5}{40}}{\frac{40-1}{40}}\right) = \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{13}{39}\right) = \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)$.
Thus,$\tan x = \frac{1}{3}$.
Since $\tan x = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}} = \frac{1}{3}$,the hypotenuse is $\sqrt{1^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{10}$.
Therefore,$\sin x = \frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}$ and $\cos x = \frac{3}{\sqrt{10}}$.
Substituting these values into the expression:
$\frac{\sin x + \cos x}{\tan x} = \frac{\frac{1}{\sqrt{10}} + \frac{3}{\sqrt{10}}}{\frac{1}{3}} = \frac{\frac{4}{\sqrt{10}}}{\frac{1}{3}} = \frac{12}{\sqrt{10}}$.
170
EasyMCQ
$\sec \left(\tan ^{-1} \frac{y}{2}\right) = $
A
$\sqrt{\frac{4+y^2}{2}}$
B
$\sqrt{\frac{4-y^2}{2}}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{4+y^2}}{2}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{4-y^2}}{2}$

Solution

(C) Let $\theta = \tan ^{-1} \left(\frac{y}{2}\right)$.
Then,$\tan \theta = \frac{y}{2}$.
We know the identity $\sec ^2 \theta = 1 + \tan ^2 \theta$.
Substituting the value of $\tan \theta$:
$\sec ^2 \theta = 1 + \left(\frac{y}{2}\right)^2 = 1 + \frac{y^2}{4} = \frac{4+y^2}{4}$.
Taking the square root on both sides:
$\sec \theta = \sqrt{\frac{4+y^2}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{4+y^2}}{2}$.
Thus,$\sec \left(\tan ^{-1} \frac{y}{2}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{4+y^2}}{2}$.
171
MediumMCQ
$\tanh ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)+\operatorname{coth}^{-1}(2)$ is equal to
A
$\frac{1}{2} \log 3$
B
$\frac{1}{2} \log 6$
C
$\frac{1}{2} \log 12$
D
$\log 3$

Solution

(D) We know that $\operatorname{coth}^{-1}(x) = \tanh^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)$ for $|x| > 1$.
Therefore,$\operatorname{coth}^{-1}(2) = \tanh^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$.
Substituting this into the expression,we get:
$\tanh ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)+\operatorname{coth}^{-1}(2) = \tanh ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)+\tanh ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = 2 \tanh ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$.
Using the logarithmic form $\tanh^{-1}(x) = \frac{1}{2} \log \left(\frac{1+x}{1-x}\right)$,we have:
$2 \tanh^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = 2 \cdot \frac{1}{2} \log \left(\frac{1+\frac{1}{2}}{1-\frac{1}{2}}\right) = \log \left(\frac{\frac{3}{2}}{\frac{1}{2}}\right) = \log 3$.
172
MediumMCQ
If $\sin ^{-1}\left(x-\frac{x^{2}}{2}+\frac{x^{3}}{4}-\frac{x^{4}}{8}+\ldots\right)=\frac{\pi}{6},$ where $|x| < 2,$ then the value of $x$ is
A
$\frac{2}{3}$
B
$\frac{3}{2}$
C
$-\frac{2}{3}$
D
$-\frac{3}{2}$

Solution

(A) Given,$\sin ^{-1}\left(x-\frac{x^{2}}{2}+\frac{x^{3}}{4}-\frac{x^{4}}{8}+\ldots\right)=\frac{\pi}{6}$.
This is an infinite geometric series inside the $\sin ^{-1}$ function with first term $a = x$ and common ratio $r = -\frac{x}{2}$.
The sum of an infinite geometric series is given by $S_{\infty} = \frac{a}{1-r}$.
Substituting the values,we get $S_{\infty} = \frac{x}{1 - (-\frac{x}{2})} = \frac{x}{1 + \frac{x}{2}} = \frac{2x}{2+x}$.
So,$\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{2x}{2+x}\right) = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
Taking $\sin$ on both sides,we get $\frac{2x}{2+x} = \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) = \frac{1}{2}$.
Cross-multiplying,we get $4x = 2 + x$.
$3x = 2$,which gives $x = \frac{2}{3}$.
173
MediumMCQ
Value of $\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{\sin 2-1}{\cos 2}\right)$ is
A
$\frac{\pi}{2}-1$
B
$1-\frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$2-\frac{\pi}{2}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{4}-1$

Solution

(B) Given expression is $\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{\sin 2-1}{\cos 2}\right)$.
Using the identities $\sin 2 = 2\sin 1 \cos 1$,$1 = \sin^2 1 + \cos^2 1$,and $\cos 2 = \cos^2 1 - \sin^2 1$:
$\frac{\sin 2 - 1}{\cos 2} = \frac{2\sin 1 \cos 1 - (\sin^2 1 + \cos^2 1)}{\cos^2 1 - \sin^2 1} = \frac{-(\cos 1 - \sin 1)^2}{(\cos 1 - \sin 1)(\cos 1 + \sin 1)}$.
Since $\cos 1 > \sin 1$ (as $1 \text{ radian} \approx 57.3^\circ$),we can simplify this to $\frac{-(\cos 1 - \sin 1)}{\cos 1 + \sin 1} = \frac{\sin 1 - \cos 1}{\cos 1 + \sin 1}$.
Dividing numerator and denominator by $\cos 1$,we get $\frac{\tan 1 - 1}{1 + \tan 1} = \tan(1 - \frac{\pi}{4})$.
Thus,$\tan ^{-1}(\tan(1 - \frac{\pi}{4})) = 1 - \frac{\pi}{4}$.
174
EasyMCQ
$A$ positive acute angle is divided into two parts whose tangents are $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{1}{3}$. Then the angle is
A
$\pi / 4$
B
$\pi / 5$
C
$\pi / 3$
D
$\pi / 6$

Solution

(A) Let the angle be $\theta$. The angle is divided into two parts $\alpha$ and $\beta$ such that $\tan \alpha = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\tan \beta = \frac{1}{3}$.
Then,$\theta = \alpha + \beta = \tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{2}) + \tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{3})$.
Using the formula $\tan^{-1} x + \tan^{-1} y = \tan^{-1}(\frac{x+y}{1-xy})$ for $xy < 1$:
$\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3}}{1 - (\frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{3})}\right)$
$\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{\frac{5}{6}}{1 - \frac{1}{6}}\right)$
$\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{\frac{5}{6}}{\frac{5}{6}}\right)$
$\theta = \tan^{-1}(1)$
Since $\tan(\frac{\pi}{4}) = 1$,we have $\theta = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
175
MediumMCQ
$\tan^{-1} \left[ \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}} \cos \left( 5 \sin^{-1} \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right) \right] = \dots$
A
$-\pi/3$
B
$\pi/3$
C
$-\pi/6$
D
$\pi/6$

Solution

(C) We know that $\sin^{-1}(1/\sqrt{2}) = \pi/4$.
Substituting this into the expression,we get $\tan^{-1} \left[ \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}} \cos \left( 5 \cdot \frac{\pi}{4} \right) \right]$.
Since $\cos(5\pi/4) = \cos(\pi + \pi/4) = -\cos(\pi/4) = -1/\sqrt{2}$.
Substituting this value,the expression becomes $\tan^{-1} \left[ \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}} \cdot \left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right) \right]$.
This simplifies to $\tan^{-1} \left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \right)$.
Since $\tan^{-1}(-x) = -\tan^{-1}(x)$ and $\tan^{-1}(1/\sqrt{3}) = \pi/6$,the final result is $-\pi/6$.
Thus,option $C$ is correct.
176
MediumMCQ
$\tan^{-1} [2 \cos (2 \sin^{-1} \frac{1}{2})] = \dots \dots \dots$
A
$-\frac{\pi}{4}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{3\pi}{4}$
D
$-\frac{3\pi}{4}$

Solution

(B) We know that $\sin^{-1}(\frac{1}{2}) = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
Substituting this into the expression: $2 \sin^{-1}(\frac{1}{2}) = 2(\frac{\pi}{6}) = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
Now,the expression becomes $\tan^{-1} [2 \cos(\frac{\pi}{3})]$.
Since $\cos(\frac{\pi}{3}) = \frac{1}{2}$,we have $\tan^{-1} [2 \times \frac{1}{2}] = \tan^{-1}(1)$.
Since $\tan(\frac{\pi}{4}) = 1$,the final value is $\frac{\pi}{4}$.
177
MediumMCQ
$\sin^{-1} (\sin \frac{3\pi}{5}) = \dots \dots \dots$
A
$\frac{2\pi}{5}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{5}$
C
$\frac{3\pi}{5}$
D
$\frac{4\pi}{5}$

Solution

(A) The principal value branch of $\sin^{-1} x$ is $[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}]$.
Since $\frac{3\pi}{5} > \frac{\pi}{2}$,we must rewrite $\sin(\frac{3\pi}{5})$ using the identity $\sin(\pi - \theta) = \sin(\theta)$.
Thus,$\sin(\frac{3\pi}{5}) = \sin(\pi - \frac{3\pi}{5}) = \sin(\frac{2\pi}{5})$.
Since $\frac{2\pi}{5}$ lies in the interval $[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}]$,we have $\sin^{-1}(\sin \frac{2\pi}{5}) = \frac{2\pi}{5}$.
178
EasyMCQ
If $\cos^{-1} x = y$,then $\dots \dots \dots$
A
$-\frac{\pi}{2} \leq y \leq \frac{\pi}{2}$
B
$0 \leq y \leq \pi$
C
$0 < y < \pi$
D
$-\frac{\pi}{2} < y < \frac{\pi}{2}$

Solution

(B) The principal value branch of the inverse cosine function $\cos^{-1}(x)$ is defined as $[0, \pi]$.
Therefore,if $y = \cos^{-1}(x)$,then $y$ must lie in the interval $[0, \pi]$.

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