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The value of sin−1(1312)−sin−1(53) is equal to :
A
π−sin−1(6563)
B
2π−sin−1(6556)
C
2π−cos−1(659)
D
π−cos−1(6533)
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Correct answer: B
Let
α=sin−1(1312),β=sin−1(53).
Then we need to find
α−β.
Since both angles are principal values of inverse sine, we have
α,β∈[−2π,2π].
Also,
sinα=1312,sinβ=53.
Because both are positive, both angles are in the first quadrant.
So,
cosα=1−(1312)2=135,cosβ=1−(53)2=54.
Now use
sin(α−β)=sinαcosβ−cosαsinβ.
Thus,
=\frac{48}{65}-\frac{15}{65}=\frac{33}{65}.$$
4. Also,
$$\cos(\alpha-\beta)=\cos\alpha\cos\beta+\sin\alpha\sin\beta$$
$$=\frac5{13}\cdot\frac45+\frac{12}{13}\cdot\frac35
=\frac{20}{65}+\frac{36}{65}=\frac{56}{65}.$$
Since both sine and cosine are positive, $\alpha-\beta$ lies in the first quadrant. Hence,
$$\alpha-\beta=\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{33}{65}\right)=\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{56}{65}\right).$$
5. Now compare with the options.
Using the identity
$$\sin^{-1}x+\cos^{-1}x=\frac\pi2,$$
we get
$$\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{56}{65}\right)=\frac\pi2-\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{56}{65}\right).$$
Thus,
$$\alpha-\beta=\frac\pi2-\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{56}{65}\right).$$
This matches **Option B**.
6. Quick check of other options:
- **A:** $\pi-\sin^{-1}(63/65)$ is large, not in first quadrant.
- **C:** $\frac\pi2-\cos^{-1}(9/65)=\sin^{-1}(9/65)\ne \sin^{-1}(33/65)$.
- **D:** $\pi-\cos^{-1}(33/65)$ is also too large.
Therefore, the correct answer is **B**.