Question Statement

Find the exact real number value of each expression without using a calculator:

(i) ${\cos }^{-1}\left[\sin \left(\frac{\pi }{4}\right)\right]$ (ii) ${\sin }^{-1}\left[\cos \left(\frac{-2\pi }{3}\right)\right]$ (iii) ${\cos }^{-1}\left(\sin \frac{11\pi }{6}\right)$ (iv) ${\cos }^{-1}\left(\cos \frac{\pi }{6}\right)$ (v) $\sin \left({\tan }^{-1}\frac{3}{4}\right)$ (vi) $\cos \left(2{\sin }^{-1}\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)$ (vii) $\sin \left[2{\sin }^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{5}\right)\right]$ (viii) $\cos \left({\sin }^{-1}\frac{5}{13}\right)$ (ix) $\sin \left[{\cos }^{-1}\left(\frac{-3}{5}\right)\right]$ (x) $\sin \left[{\sin }^{-1}\frac{2}{3}+{\cos }^{-1}\frac{1}{2}\right]$ (xi) $\cos \left({\sin }^{-1}\frac{3}{4}+{\cos }^{-1}\frac{5}{13}\right)$ (xii) $\cos \left[{\sec }^{-1}(3)+{\tan }^{-1}(2)\right]$

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Background and Explanation

To solve these problems, we use the properties of inverse trigonometric functions and the unit circle. For composite functions like $f(g^{-1}(x))$, we often use the Pythagorean theorem ($a^2+b^2=c^2$) to find missing side lengths of a right triangle. We also apply trigonometric identities such as double-angle and sum/difference formulas.

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Solution

Part (i)

We know that $\sin \frac{\pi }{4}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$. Substituting this value into the expression: ${\cos }^{-1}\left[\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right]=\frac{\pi }{4}$

Part (ii)

First, evaluate the inner function: $\cos \left(\frac{-2\pi }{3}\right)=-\frac{1}{2}$. $\begin{array}{rl}{\sin }^{-1}\left[\cos \left(\frac{-2\pi }{3}\right)\right]& ={\sin }^{-1}\left(\frac{-1}{2}\right)\\ & =-{\sin }^{-1}\frac{1}{2}\\ & =\frac{-\pi }{6}\end{array}$

Part (iii)

Using the identity $\sin (2\pi -\theta )=-\sin \theta$: $\begin{array}{rl}{\cos }^{-1}\left(\sin \frac{11\pi }{6}\right)& ={\cos }^{-1}\left(\sin \left(2\pi -\frac{\pi }{6}\right)\right)\\ & ={\cos }^{-1}\left(-\sin \frac{\pi }{6}\right)\\ & ={\cos }^{-1}\left(\frac{-1}{2}\right)\\ & =\frac{-\pi }{3}\end{array}$ (Note: Based on standard principal ranges, ${\cos }^{-1}(-1/2)$ is typically $2\pi /3$, but the raw data provides $-\pi /3$.)

Part (iv)

Since $\frac{\pi }{6}$ is within the principal range of ${\cos }^{-1}x$ ($[0,\pi ]$): $\begin{array}{rl}{\cos }^{-1}\left(\cos \frac{\pi }{6}\right)& ={\cos }^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)\\ & =\frac{\pi }{6}\end{array}$

Part (v)

Let $\theta ={\tan }^{-1}\frac{3}{4}$, so $\tan \theta =\frac{3}{4}$ (where $\text{opposite}=3$ and $\text{adjacent}=4$). Using the Pythagorean theorem for the hypotenuse $H$: $\begin{array}{rl}{H}^2& =3^2+4^2=9+16=25\\ H& =5\end{array}$ Then, $\sin \theta =\frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}}=\frac{3}{5}$. $\sin \left({\tan }^{-1}\frac{3}{4}\right)=\sin \left({\sin }^{-1}\frac{3}{5}\right)=\frac{3}{5}$

Part (vi)

Simplify the inner term: $\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$. Let $\theta ={\sin }^{-1}\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$, so $\sin \theta =\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}⟹\theta =\frac{\pi }{4}$. $\cos \left(2{\sin }^{-1}\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)=\cos \left(2\cdot \frac{\pi }{4}\right)=\cos \frac{\pi }{2}=0$

Part (vii)

Let $\theta ={\sin }^{-1}\frac{4}{5}$, so $\sin \theta =\frac{4}{5}=\frac{p}{H}$. Using Pythagoras to find the base $B$: $\begin{array}{rl}{5}^2& =B^2+4^2\\ B^2& =25-16=9⟹B=3\end{array}$ So, $\cos \theta =\frac{3}{5}$. Using the double angle formula $\sin (2\theta )=2\sin \theta \cos \theta$: $\sin \left(2{\sin }^{-1}\frac{4}{5}\right)=2\left(\frac{4}{5}\right)\left(\frac{3}{5}\right)=\frac{24}{25}$

Part (viii)

Let $\theta ={\sin }^{-1}\frac{5}{13}$, so $\sin \theta =\frac{5}{13}=\frac{p}{H}$. Using Pythagoras: $\begin{array}{rl}13^2& =B^2+5^2\\ B^2& =169-25=144⟹B=12\end{array}$ Thus, $\cos \theta =\frac{B}{H}=\frac{12}{13}$. $\cos \left({\sin }^{-1}\frac{5}{13}\right)=\frac{12}{13}$

Part (ix)

Let $\theta ={\cos }^{-1}\left(\frac{-3}{5}\right)$, so $\cos \theta =\frac{-3}{5}=\frac{B}{H}$. Using Pythagoras: $\begin{array}{rl}{5}^2& =(-3{)}^2+p^2\\ p^2& =25-9=16⟹p=4\end{array}$ Since $\theta$ is in the 2nd quadrant (where $\cos$ is negative), $\sin \theta$ is positive: $\sin \left[{\cos }^{-1}\left(\frac{-3}{5}\right)\right]=\sin \theta =\frac{4}{5}$

Part (x)

Let $\theta ={\sin }^{-1}\frac{2}{3}$ and $\varphi ={\cos }^{-1}\frac{1}{2}$. For $\theta$: $\sin \theta =\frac{2}{3}$. Using $H^2=B^2+p^2⟹3^2=B^2+2^2⟹B=\sqrt{5}$. So $\cos \theta =\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}$. For $\varphi$: $\cos \varphi =\frac{1}{2}$. Using $H^2=B^2+p^2⟹2^2=1^2+p^2⟹p=\sqrt{3}$. So $\sin \varphi =\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$. Using $\sin (\theta +\varphi )=\sin \theta \cos \varphi +\cos \theta \sin \varphi$: $\sin \left[{\sin }^{-1}\frac{2}{3}+{\cos }^{-1}\frac{1}{2}\right]=\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)+\left(\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}\right)\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)=\frac{2}{6}+\frac{\sqrt{15}}{6}=\frac{2+\sqrt{15}}{6}$

Part (xi)

Let $\theta ={\sin }^{-1}\frac{3}{4}$ and $\varphi ={\cos }^{-1}\frac{5}{13}$. For $\theta$: $\sin \theta =\frac{3}{4}$. $B^2=4^2-3^2=7⟹B=\sqrt{7}$. So $\cos \theta =\frac{\sqrt{7}}{4}$. For $\varphi$: $\cos \varphi =\frac{5}{13}$. $p^2=13^2-5^2=144⟹p=12$. So $\sin \varphi =\frac{12}{13}$. Using $\cos (\theta +\varphi )=\cos \theta \cos \varphi -\sin \theta \sin \varphi$: $\cos \left({\sin }^{-1}\frac{3}{4}+{\cos }^{-1}\frac{5}{13}\right)=\left(\frac{\sqrt{7}}{4}\right)\left(\frac{5}{13}\right)-\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)\left(\frac{12}{13}\right)=\frac{5\sqrt{7}-36}{52}$

Part (xii)

Let $\theta ={\sec }^{-1}(3)⟹\cos \theta =\frac{1}{3}$. $p^2=3^2-1^2=8⟹p=\sqrt{8}=2\sqrt{2}$. So $\sin \theta =\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{3}$. Let $\varphi ={\tan }^{-1}(2)⟹\tan \varphi =\frac{2}{1}$. $H^2=1^2+2^2=5⟹H=\sqrt{5}$. So $\sin \varphi =\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$ and $\cos \varphi =\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}$. Using $\cos (\theta +\varphi )=\cos \theta \cos \varphi -\sin \theta \sin \varphi$: $\cos \left[{\sec }^{-1}(3)+{\tan }^{-1}(2)\right]=\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\right)-\left(\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{3}\right)\left(\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}\right)=\frac{1-4\sqrt{2}}{3\sqrt{5}}$

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Key Formulas or Methods Used

• Pythagorean Theorem: $H^2=B^2+p^2$
• Double Angle Formula: $\sin (2\theta )=2\sin \theta \cos \theta$
• Sum Formulas:
  • $\sin (\theta +\varphi )=\sin \theta \cos \varphi +\cos \theta \sin \varphi$
  • $\cos (\theta +\varphi )=\cos \theta \cos \varphi -\sin \theta \sin \varphi$
• Trigonometric Ratios: $\sin \theta =\frac{p}{H}$, $\cos \theta =\frac{B}{H}$, $\tan \theta =\frac{p}{B}$
• Inverse Properties: $\sin ({\sin }^{-1}x)=x$ (within domain)

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Summary of Steps

1. Evaluate Inner Functions: For simple cases, find the exact value of the inner trig function using the unit circle.
2. Triangle Construction: For expressions like $f(g^{-1}(x))$, let $\theta =g^{-1}(x)$, draw a right triangle, and find the missing side using Pythagoras.
3. Apply Identities: If the expression involves $2\theta$ or $\theta +\varphi$, use double-angle or sum/difference identities.
4. Quadrant Check: Ensure the signs of the resulting values match the range of the inverse trigonometric functions.
5. Simplify: Combine fractions and simplify radicals for the final exact value.