JEE MainMathematicsInverse Trigonometric FunctionsMCQ+4 / −1
The value of is equal to :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
- Evaluate the trigonometric values inside the inverse tangent.
We need
- Simplify .
Using periodicity of cosine, so
Also,
- Substitute these values.
The argument of becomes
Multiply numerator and denominator relation carefully:
=\frac{\sqrt2-2}{\sqrt2} =1-\frac{2}{\sqrt2} =1-\sqrt2.$$ So the expression is $$\tan^{-1}(1-\sqrt2).$$ 4. Recognize the standard tangent value. We know $$\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{8}\right)=\sqrt2-1.$$ Hence, $$1-\sqrt2=-(\sqrt2-1)=-\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{8}\right).$$ Therefore, $$\tan^{-1}(1-\sqrt2)=\tan^{-1}\left(-\tan\frac{\pi}{8}\right).$$ Since the principal value range of $\tan^{-1}x$ is $\left(-\frac{\pi}{2},\frac{\pi}{2}\right)$ and $-\frac{\pi}{8}$ lies in this interval, $$\tan^{-1}(1-\sqrt2)=-\frac{\pi}{8}.$$ 5. Compare with the options. Thus the correct option is $$\boxed{\text{B }\left(-\frac{\pi}{8}\right)}.$$More from Inverse Trigonometric Functions
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