KCET2026MathematicsInverse Trigonometric Functions
If ⁻¹ x + ⁻¹ y = 2 , then x^2 is equal to
Options
- A1 - y^2
- B1 - y^2
- C- 1 - y^2
- D1 + y^2
Correct answer
A. 1 - y^2
Step-by-step solution
Given ⁻¹ x + ⁻¹ y = 2 ⁻¹ x = 2 - ⁻¹ y Using the inverse trigonometric identity ⁻¹ y + ⁻¹ y = 2 , we get: ⁻¹ x = ⁻¹ y Taking sine on both sides: x = ( ⁻¹ y) Since ( ⁻¹ y) = 1 - y^2 , we have: x = 1 - y^2 Squaring both sides: x^2 = 1 - y^2 Answer: 1 - y^2