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Inverse Trigonometric Functions - Class 12

Master Inverse Trigonometric Functions through focused practice that strengthens conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and the ability to recognize common traps and misconceptions. Explore challenging questions designed to develop deeper reasoning and confident application of key ideas.

Overview

This chapter focuses on inverse trigonometric functions, their properties, and their applications. It includes domain and range, principal value branches, and formulas essential for calculus and other advanced topics.

Why This Chapter Matters

  • Inverse trigonometric functions play a significant role in calculus, physics, and engineering. Understanding these functions is crucial for solving complex integrals and equations in advanced mathematics.

Real-Life Applications

  • Solving equations in physics and engineering involving angles and trigonometric relationships.
  • Applying inverse trigonometric functions in navigation, astronomy, and signal processing.
  • Building a foundation for advanced topics like integration and differential equations.

Skills You Will Learn

  • Understanding the domain, range, and principal value branches of inverse trigonometric functions.
  • Learning essential formulas and their applications in solving equations.
  • Building problem-solving skills for calculus and competitive exams.

Core Concepts to Master

Principal Value Branch Boundaries

Strict adherence to defined domains and ranges; failure to verify inclusion of boundaries leads to fatal errors.

The Quadrant Adjustment Logic

Mapping negative inputs: use -x for odd functions (sin, tan, cosec) and π - x for others (cos, cot, sec).

Composition Inverse Identity Traps

f⁻¹(f(x)) = x holds only if x is within the principal range; outside, adjust using periodicity and symmetry.

Variable Transformation Subsitution

Replacing trigonometric expressions with inverse functions to convert complex algebraic identities into standard trigonometric formulas.

Derivative of Implicit Inverse Forms

Differentiating y = f⁻¹(x) via dy/dx = 1/f'(y); critical when f(y) is non-trivial or composite.

Domain Constraint Intersections

Solving equations requires intersecting individual domains; ignoring overlapping restrictions causes extraneous solutions.

Inverse Function Periodicity

Recognizing that inverse trig functions are non-periodic; pitfalls arise when equating them to periodic trigonometric counterparts.

Algebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping

Visualizing transformations of graphs (shifts/scaling) to determine the exact number of solution points for intersections.

The Sum-Difference Formula Constraints

Applying tan⁻¹x + tan⁻¹y formula requires checking if xy < 1; failure to add π leads to incorrect branches.

Infinite Series involving Inverse Tangent

Telescoping sum technique; expressing terms as tan⁻¹(f(n+1)) - tan⁻¹(f(n)) to find limits of sums.

Concept Collisions Used by Examiners

Competitive examinations rarely assess concepts in isolation. Instead, examiners intentionally combine multiple concepts from this and related chapters to create higher-order questions that test conceptual reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability. The concept collision patterns below represent the combinations most frequently used while designing questions for this chapter.

Principal Value Branch Boundaries
Algebraic Manipulation of i
Radian-Degree Conversion Identity
Principal Value Branch Boundaries
Differentiation of Determinants
Singular vs. Non-Singular Threshold
Principal Value Branch Boundaries
Increasing/Decreasing Strictness
Second Derivative Test Limitations
Principal Value Branch Boundaries
Modulus Function Breakdown
Modulus Sign Dependency
Principal Value Branch Boundaries
Newton-Leibniz Formula with variable limits
Substitution (Change of Variable)
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Collinearity and Coplanarity
Coplanarity Condition
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)
Modulus Function Symmetry
Region Ambiguity
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)
The Modulus Trap
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Double and Triple Angle Ratios
Integral Part and Fractional Part
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Image of a point in a plane
Octant Sign Convention
Parametric form pitfalls
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Linear Independence vs Dependence
Unit Vector Normalization
Properties of Transpose Determinant
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
LMVT Tangent Parallelism
Step Function Discontinuities
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Skew-Symmetric Determinant
Inversion and Determinant Product
Composition Inverse Identity Traps
Composition Non-Commutativity
Polynomial Function Parity
Composition Inverse Identity Traps
Even and Odd Function Symmetry
The Modulus Trap
Composition Inverse Identity Traps
Inverse Function Derivative
Geometrical Interpretation of Modulus
Composition Inverse Identity Traps
Matrix Trace Properties
Nilpotent Matrix Logic
Composition Inverse Identity Traps
Newton-Leibniz Formula with variable limits
Greatest Integer Function (GIF)
Composition Inverse Identity Traps
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Approximation via Differentials
Variable Transformation Subsitution
Adjoint-Determinant Relationship
Row/Column Exchange Parity
Variable Transformation Subsitution
Argument and Principal Value
Principal Value Branch Boundaries
Variable Transformation Subsitution
Condition of Tangency
Distance Between Parallel Lines
Variable Transformation Subsitution
Geometry Constraint Modeling
The Modulus Trap
Variable Transformation Substitution
Chain Rule Complexity
Signum Function Discontinuity
Variable Transformation Substitution
Inequalities in Definite Integrals
Greatest Integer Function (GIF)
Extraneous Solution Rejection
Variable Transformation Substitution
Linear Differential Equation Structure
Logarithmic Integration Modulus
Derivative of Implicit Inverse Forms
Angle between line and plane
Parametric form pitfalls
Derivative of Implicit Inverse Forms
Condition of Collinearity
Shifting Origin
Distance Between Parallel Lines
Derivative of Implicit Inverse Forms
Differentiation of Determinants
Determinant Scaling Property
Singular vs Non-Singular Matrices
Derivative of Implicit Inverse Forms
Implicit Differentiation Rate
The Modulus Trap
Derivative of Implicit Inverse Forms
Inverse Function Derivative
Composition Non-Commutativity
Algebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping
Derivative of Implicit Inverse Forms
Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral
Limit Existence at Discontinuity
Derivative of Implicit Inverse Forms
LMVT Tangent Parallelism
The Modulus Trap
Symmetry and Periodicity
Derivative of Implicit Inverse Forms
Rolle's Theorem Root Existence
Signum Function Discontinuity
Derivative of Implicit Inverse Forms
Roots of Unity Properties
Square Root of Complex Numbers
Domain Constraint Intersections
Bijectivity and Inverse
Modulus Function Symmetry
Principal Value Branch Boundaries
Domain Constraint Intersections
Geometry of Complex Inequalities
De Moivre’s Theorem Applications
Domain Constraint Intersections
Implicit Differentiation Implicit Domain
Implicit to Explicit Conversion
Domain Constraint Intersections
Implicit to Explicit Conversion
Second Derivative Test Limitations
Domain Constraint Intersections
Parametric form pitfalls
Projection vs. Coordinate
Domain Constraint Intersections
Polynomial Function Parity
Modulus Sign Dependency
Domain Constraint Intersections
Singular vs. Non-Singular Threshold
Determinant Scaling Property
Inverse Function Periodicity
Critical Point vs Stationary Point
Differentiability vs Continuity
Inverse Function Periodicity
Determinant Scaling Property
Orthogonal Matrix Conditions
Inverse Function Periodicity
Factor-Product Conversion
Substitution (Change of Variable)
Inverse Function Periodicity
Geometry Constraint Modeling
Point of Inflection Conditions
Inverse Function Periodicity
Inequalities in Definite Integrals
The Modulus Trap
Inverse Function Periodicity
Roots of Unity Properties
Domain and Range Nuance
Inverse Function Periodicity
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Codomain vs Range Distinction
Surjective Mapping (Onto)
Algebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping
Ellipse Auxiliary Circle
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Algebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping
Homogeneous Function Homogeneity
Implicit Differentiation Implicit Domain
Algebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping
Injective Mapping (One-One)
Step Function Discontinuities
Algebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping
Inverse Function Integration
Inequalities in Definite Integrals
Algebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping
Linear Differential Equation Structure
Integrating Factor (IF) Sign Sensitivity
Algebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping
Reciprocal System of Vectors
Geometric Interpretation of Cross Product
Algebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping
Tangent Half-Angle Substitution
First Derivative Test Trap
The Sum-Difference Formula Constraints
Derivative of Implicit Inverse Forms
Increasing/Decreasing Strictness
The Sum-Difference Formula Constraints
Factor Theorem in Determinants
Triangular/Diagonal Matrix Shortcut
The Sum-Difference Formula Constraints
Integral as the Limit of a Sum
Domain Constraint Intersections
The Sum-Difference Formula Constraints
Integration by Parts (LIATE Rule)
Square Root and Modulus Logic
Right-Hand vs Left-Hand Derivatives
The Sum-Difference Formula Constraints
Locus Problems via Transformation
The Zero-Factor Cancellation Trap
Wavy Curve (Method of Intervals)
The Sum-Difference Formula Constraints
Point of Inflection Conditions
Squeeze Theorem (Sandwich Theorem)
The Sum-Difference Formula Constraints
Scalar Triple Product Volume Logic
Direction Cosines constraint
The Sum-Difference Formula Constraints
Sum of Powers of Natural Numbers
Infinite GP Convergence
Infinite Series involving Inverse Tangent
De Moivre’s Theorem Applications
Chain Rule Complexity
Implicit to Explicit Conversion
Infinite Series involving Inverse Tangent
General Term Formulation
Even Multiplicity Roots
Domain Constraint Intersections
Infinite Series involving Inverse Tangent
Inequalities in Definite Integrals
Region Ambiguity
Conditional Identity Constraints
Infinite Series involving Inverse Tangent
Infinite GP Convergence
Domain Constraint Intersections
Cross Multiplication Trap
Infinite Series involving Inverse Tangent
Integral as the Limit of a Sum
Definition of Limit
Point of Inflection Conditions
Infinite Series involving Inverse Tangent
Linearity and Partitioning
Concavity Analysis
Logarithmic Integration Modulus
Infinite Series involving Inverse Tangent
Quadratic Roots in Sequences
Critical Point vs Stationary Point
First Derivative Test Trap
Infinite Series involving Inverse Tangent
Skew-Symmetric Determinant
Inversion and Determinant Product
Idempotent and Involutory Properties
Infinite Series involving Inverse Tangent
The Telescopic Series Trap
Extraneous Solution Rejection
Domain Restrictions

Exam Coverage

Understand how this chapter is tested across major competitive examinations.

JEE Advanced

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JEE Main

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BITSAT

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IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)

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NEST

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ISI Admission Test

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CMI Entrance

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IOQM / INMO

India · Olympiad · High School

SAT Math

United States · Curriculum · High School

A-Level Mathematics

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A-Level Further Mathematics

United Kingdom · Curriculum · Advanced Level

IB Mathematics AA HL

International · Curriculum · IB Diploma

Singapore A-Level Mathematics

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Cambridge International A-Level Mathematics

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International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

International · Olympiad · International

Practice Questions

Strengthen your understanding by solving carefully selected questions from this chapter.

50 Questions
1

Let SS be the set of all real values of xx satisfying the equation sin⁡−1(∣x2−2x∣)+cos⁡−1(∣x∣−1)=π2\sin^{-1}(|x^2 - 2x|) + \cos^{-1}(|x| - 1) = \frac{\pi}{2}. Find the sum of the elements of SS.

2

Let f(x)=∫1xarcsin⁡(2xtx2+t2)dtf(x) = \int_1^x \arcsin\left(\frac{2xt}{x^2+t^2}\right) dt for x>0x > 0. Find the value of f′(12)+f′(2)f'\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) + f'(2).

3

Let f(x)=sin⁡−1(sin⁡x)f(x) = \sin^{-1}(\sin x) and g(x)=cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)g(x) = \cos^{-1}(\cos x). Define the function Δ(x)\Delta(x) as the determinant Δ(x)=∣f(x)g(x)x−11020−11∣\Delta(x) = \begin{vmatrix} f(x) & g(x) & x \\ -1 & 10 & 2 \\ 0 & -1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} Let SS be the set of all x∈(0,2π)x \in (0, 2\pi) such that Δ(x)=0\Delta(x) = 0. Then the value of ∑x∈SxΔ′(x)\sum_{x \in S} x \Delta'(x) is equal to:

4

Let zk=(1+itan⁡π181−itan⁡π18)kz_k = \left( \frac{1 + i \tan \frac{\pi}{18}}{1 - i \tan \frac{\pi}{18}} \right)^k for k∈Nk \in \mathbb{N}. Find the value of the following expression in degrees: cos⁡−1(Re(z13))+sin⁡−1(Im(z10))+tan⁡−1(Im(z16)Re(z16))\cos^{-1}(\text{Re}(z_{13})) + \sin^{-1}(\text{Im}(z_{10})) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{\text{Im}(z_{16})}{\text{Re}(z_{16})}\right)

5

Let f:R→Rf: \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R} be defined as f(x)=sin⁡−1(2x1+x2)+x33−xf(x) = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{2x}{1+x^2}\right) + \frac{x^3}{3} - x. Find the total number of points of local extrema of f(x)f(x).

6

Let f(x)=cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)+3[xπ]sin⁡xf(x) = \cos^{-1}(\cos x) + 3\left[\frac{x}{\pi}\right]\sin x on the interval [0,2π][0, 2\pi], where [⋅][ \cdot ] denotes the greatest integer function. Let k=1k = 1 if Lagrange's Mean Value Theorem is applicable to f(x)f(x) on [0,2π][0, 2\pi], and k=0k = 0 otherwise. Let SS be the set of all points c∈(0,2π)c \in (0, 2\pi) such that the tangent to the curve at x=cx = c is parallel to the chord joining the endpoints of the interval. Find the value of k+∑c∈Sck + \sum_{c \in S} c.

7

Let AA be a 3×33 \times 3 matrix defined as: A=(ln⁡(tan⁡π4)cos⁡−1(cos⁡5)tan⁡−1(tan⁡4)sin⁡−1(sin⁡5)sin⁡−1(cos⁡π2)sec⁡−1(sec⁡9)sin⁡−1(sin⁡4)csc⁡−1(csc⁡9)−πcos⁡−1(sin⁡π2))A = \begin{pmatrix} \ln(\tan \frac{\pi}{4}) & \cos^{-1}(\cos 5) & \tan^{-1}(\tan 4) \\ \sin^{-1}(\sin 5) & \sin^{-1}(\cos \frac{\pi}{2}) & \sec^{-1}(\sec 9) \\ \sin^{-1}(\sin 4) & \csc^{-1}(\csc 9) - \pi & \cos^{-1}(\sin \frac{\pi}{2}) \end{pmatrix} Let SS be the set of all column vectors B∈R3B \in \mathbb{R}^3 such that the matrix equation AX=BAX = B has at least one solution for X∈R3X \in \mathbb{R}^3. Which of the following statements is true?

8

Let x=tan⁡(17π20)x = \tan\left(\frac{17\pi}{20}\right). If f(x)=sin⁡−1(2x1+x2)+cos⁡−1(1−x21+x2)+tan⁡−1(2x1−x2)+tan⁡−1(3x−x31−3x2)f(x) = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{2x}{1+x^2}\right) + \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1-x^2}{1+x^2}\right) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{2x}{1-x^2}\right) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{3x-x^3}{1-3x^2}\right) then find the value of {7πf(x)}\left\{ \frac{7}{\pi} f(x) \right\}, where {⋅}\{ \cdot \} denotes the fractional part function.

9

Evaluate the integral: I=∫−π/23π/22∣sin⁡−1(sin⁡x)∣+4∣cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)−π2∣1+2024cos⁡3x dxI = \int_{-\pi/2}^{3\pi/2} \frac{2|\sin^{-1}(\sin x)| + 4|\cos^{-1}(\cos x) - \frac{\pi}{2}|}{1 + 2024^{\cos^3 x}} \, dx

10

Let u⃗=sin⁡−1(sin⁡10)i^+cos⁡−1(cos⁡10)j^+tan⁡−1(tan⁡10)k^\vec{u} = \sin^{-1}(\sin 10)\hat{i} + \cos^{-1}(\cos 10)\hat{j} + \tan^{-1}(\tan 10)\hat{k}. If the vectors u⃗\vec{u}, v⃗=2i^+j^+3k^\vec{v} = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 3\hat{k}, and w⃗=i^+λj^+2k^\vec{w} = \hat{i} + \lambda\hat{j} + 2\hat{k} are coplanar, then the value of λ\lambda is:

11

Let f(x)=∫0cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)(⌊t⌋+⌊2tπ⌋+⌊3tπ⌋)dtf(x) = \int_0^{\cos^{-1}(\cos x)} \left( \lfloor t \rfloor + \left\lfloor \frac{2t}{\pi} \right\rfloor + \left\lfloor \frac{3t}{\pi} \right\rfloor \right) dt, where ⌊⋅⌋\lfloor \cdot \rfloor denotes the greatest integer function. Find the value of f′(22π7)f'\left( \frac{22\pi}{7} \right).

12

Evaluate the integral: I=∫−2π2π(x51+x2+cos⁡2x+∣(sin⁡−1(sin⁡x))2−π216∣)dxI = \int_{-2\pi}^{2\pi} \left( \frac{x^5}{1 + x^2 + \cos^2 x} + \left| \left(\sin^{-1}(\sin x)\right)^2 - \frac{\pi^2}{16} \right| \right) dx

13

Let f(x)=sin⁡−1(sin⁡x)+cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)+tan⁡−1(tan⁡x)f(x) = \sin^{-1}(\sin x) + \cos^{-1}(\cos x) + \tan^{-1}(\tan x) for x∈(0,π)∖{π2}x \in (0, \pi) \setminus \left\{\frac{\pi}{2}\right\}. Let L(x)L(x) be the linear approximation of f(x)f(x) at x=29π60x = \frac{29\pi}{60}. If EE is the absolute error when L(x)L(x) is used to approximate the value of f(31π60)f\left(\frac{31\pi}{60}\right), then EE equals:

14

Let a rectangle OABCOABC be constructed such that vertex OO is at the origin, vertex AA lies on the positive xx-axis, vertex CC lies on the positive yy-axis, and vertex BB lies on the curve y=12cos⁡−1(1−2x2)+sin⁡−1(2x1−x2)y = \frac{1}{2} \cos^{-1}(1 - 2x^2) + \sin^{-1}(2x\sqrt{1-x^2}) in the first quadrant (0≤x≤10 \le x \le 1). If P(x)P(x) denotes the perimeter of this rectangle, find the maximum value of P(x)P(x).

15

Let f(x)=sin⁡−1(2x1+x2)+cos⁡−1(1−x21+x2)f(x) = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{2x}{1+x^2}\right) + \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1-x^2}{1+x^2}\right). Evaluate the integral I=∫1/33f(x) dxI = \int_{1/\sqrt{3}}^{\sqrt{3}} f(x) \, dx

16

Let m>0m > 0 be the real root of the equation sin⁡−1(2m1+m2)−cos⁡−1(1−m21+m2)+tan⁡−1(2m1−m2)=−2π3\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{2m}{1+m^2}\right) - \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1-m^2}{1+m^2}\right) + \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{2m}{1-m^2}\right) = -\frac{2\pi}{3} Let L1L_1 be the tangent to the ellipse x24+y213=1\frac{x^2}{4} + \frac{y^2}{13} = 1 having slope mm and a positive yy-intercept. Let L2L_2 be the tangent to the circle x2+y2−23x−4y−9=0x^2 + y^2 - 2\sqrt{3}x - 4y - 9 = 0 that is parallel to L1L_1 and furthest from it. The distance between L1L_1 and L2L_2 is:

17

Let x=tan⁡π18x = \tan \frac{\pi}{18}, y=tan⁡2π9y = \tan \frac{2\pi}{9}, and z=tan⁡7π18z = \tan \frac{7\pi}{18}. Define the matrix MM as: M=[2x1+x21−x21+x212y1+y21−y21+y212z1+z21−z21+z21]M = \begin{bmatrix} \frac{2x}{1+x^2} & \frac{1-x^2}{1+x^2} & 1 \\\\ \frac{2y}{1+y^2} & \frac{1-y^2}{1+y^2} & 1 \\\\ \frac{2z}{1+z^2} & \frac{1-z^2}{1+z^2} & 1 \end{bmatrix} If N=adj(M)N = \text{adj}(M), find the value of cos⁡−1(433det⁡(MN))\cos^{-1} \left( \frac{4}{3\sqrt{3}} \det(M N) \right).

18

Let y=y(x)y = y(x) be a differentiable function on an interval containing x=−1x = -1, satisfying the implicit equation y2−x2=3exp⁡(3πcos⁡−1(x∣y∣)−2)y^2 - x^2 = 3 \exp\left( \frac{3}{\pi} \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{|y|}\right) - 2 \right) If y(−1)=−2y(-1) = -2, then the value of dydx\frac{dy}{dx} at x=−1x = -1 is

19

A curve CC in R3\mathbb{R}^3 is defined by the intersection of the surfaces x3+3x=4yx^3 + 3x = 4y and y3+y=2zy^3 + y = 2z. Let LL be the tangent line to the curve CC at the point P(1,1,1)P(1, 1, 1). If θ\theta is the acute angle between the line LL and the plane 6x−2y+3z=106x - 2y + 3z = 10, find the value of 49sin⁡θ49 \sin \theta.

20

Let f:[−4,∞)→[1,∞)f: [-4, \infty) \to [1, \infty) be the unique continuous function satisfying (f(x))5−5f(x)=x(f(x))^5 - 5f(x) = x. Consider the integral function I(t)=∫−4t(f(x)−1)2sin⁡(t−x) dxI(t) = \int_{-4}^{t} (f(x) - 1)^2 \sin(t - x) \,dx. The value of lim⁡t→−4+I(t)(t+4)3\lim_{t \to -4^+} \frac{I(t)}{(t+4)^3} is:

21

Let y(x)y(x) be the unique real-valued function satisfying the implicit equation y3−4y2−7xy=18πArg(x−ωx−ωˉ)y^3 - 4y^2 - 7xy = \frac{18}{\pi} \text{Arg}\left( \sqrt{ \frac{x - \omega}{x - \bar{\omega}} } \right) where ω=ei2π/3\omega = e^{i 2\pi/3}, Arg(z)∈(−π,π]\text{Arg}(z) \in (-\pi, \pi] denotes the principal argument, and z\sqrt{z} denotes the principal square root. Find the value of dydx\frac{dy}{dx} at x=−1x = -1.

22

Let f:[−1,1]→Rf: [-1, 1] \to \mathbb{R} be defined as f(x)=sin⁡−1(2g(x)1+(g(x))2)f(x) = \sin^{-1} \left( \frac{2g(x)}{1 + (g(x))^2} \right) where g(x)=(x2−1)sgn(x)g(x) = (x^2 - 1)\text{sgn}(x) and sgn(⋅)\text{sgn}(\cdot) denotes the signum function. Let SS be the set of all points c∈(−1,1)c \in (-1, 1) such that f′(c)=0f'(c) = 0. The number of elements in SS is:

23

Let P(x)P(x) be a polynomial of degree 3 satisfying P(x)+P(−x)=0P(x) + P(-x) = 0 for all x∈Rx \in \mathbb{R}, P(2)=0P(2) = 0, and lim⁡x→0P(x)x=−4\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{P(x)}{x} = -4. Consider the function f(x)=sin⁡−1(P(∣x∣)+∣P(x)∣2x)f(x) = \sin^{-1} \left( \frac{P(|x|) + |P(x)|}{2x} \right) The domain of f(x)f(x) is:

24

Let f(x)f(x) be a real-valued function defined implicitly by the equation sin⁡3(f(x))+2sin⁡(f(x))=x4−8x2+12\sin^3(f(x)) + 2\sin(f(x)) = x^4 - 8x^2 + 12 where f(x)∈[−π2,π2]f(x) \in \left[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}\right]. Let SS be the set of all x∈Rx \in \mathbb{R} at which f(x)f(x) attains either its global maximum or its global minimum. Find the value of ∑x∈Sx2\sum_{x \in S} x^2.

25

Let A(x)A(x) be a 3×33 \times 3 matrix with real entries such that det⁡(A(x))=18(sin⁡−1(x−1)+cos⁡−1(x−1)+sin⁡−1(2x))\det(A(x)) = \frac{1}{8} \left( \sin^{-1}(x-1) + \cos^{-1}(x-1) + \sin^{-1}(2x) \right). If B(x)=2A(x)B(x) = 2A(x), find the domain of the real-valued function f(x)=2π3−det⁡(B(x))f(x) = \sqrt{ \frac{2\pi}{3} - \det(B(x)) }.

26

Let LL be the line in 3D space given by the symmetric equations: x−22=y−1−1=z−11\frac{x-2}{2} = \frac{y-1}{-1} = \frac{z-1}{1} Let SS be the set of all points (x,y,z)(x,y,z) on the line LL that satisfy the equation: sin⁡−1((x−2)2+(y−1)2+(z−1)26−2)+cos⁡−1(z−1)=π2\sin^{-1}\left( \frac{(x-2)^2 + (y-1)^2 + (z-1)^2}{6} - 2 \right) + \cos^{-1}(z-1) = \frac{\pi}{2} Find the sum of the coordinates of all points in the set SS.

27

Let S={x∈[0,4π]:sin⁡x≥∣cos⁡x∣}S = \{x \in [0, 4\pi] : \sin x \ge |\cos x|\}. Evaluate the integral I=∫Sx∣cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)−sin⁡−1(sin⁡x)∣dxI = \int_{S} x \left| \cos^{-1}(\cos x) - \sin^{-1}(\sin x) \right| dx

28

Let f(x)=sin⁡−1(sin⁡x)+cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)f(x) = \sin^{-1}(\sin x) + \cos^{-1}(\cos x). The sum of all solutions to the equation f(x)=x4f(x) = \frac{x}{4} in the interval x∈[0,20π]x \in [0, 20\pi] can be expressed as pπq\frac{p\pi}{q}, where pp and qq are coprime positive integers. Find the value of p+qp+q.

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Let A(x)=(1πsin⁡−1(sin⁡x)1πcos⁡−1(sin⁡x)0−1πcos⁡−1(sin⁡x)1πsin⁡−1(sin⁡x)0001)A(x) = \begin{pmatrix} \frac{1}{\pi}\sin^{-1}(\sin x) & \frac{1}{\pi}\cos^{-1}(\sin x) & 0 \\ -\frac{1}{\pi}\cos^{-1}(\sin x) & \frac{1}{\pi}\sin^{-1}(\sin x) & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix}. If SS is the sum of all solutions to the equation ∣adj(2A(x))∣=25|\text{adj}(2A(x))| = 25 in the interval x∈[0,10π]x \in [0, 10\pi], find the value of SS.

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Evaluate the integral: I=∫03(arctan⁡(2x1−x2)+2x1+x2)dxI = \int_{0}^{\sqrt{3}} \left( \arctan\left(\frac{2x}{1-x^2}\right) + \frac{2x}{1+x^2} \right) dx

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Let f(x)=sin⁡−1(sin⁡x)⋅cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)f(x) = \sin^{-1}(\sin x) \cdot \cos^{-1}(\cos x). Find the number of points of inflection of the curve y=f(x)y = f(x) in the interval (−2π,2π)(-2\pi, 2\pi).

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Let I=∫131xsin⁡−1(2x1+x2)dxI = \int_{1}^{\sqrt{3}} \frac{1}{x} \sin^{-1}\left( \frac{2x}{1+x^2} \right) dx. Then II lies in the interval:

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Let AA be the area of the region in the xyxy-plane bounded by the ellipse 4x2+9y2=364x^2 + 9y^2 = 36, the positive xx-axis, and the ray originating from the origin with polar angle ϕ=5π6\phi = \frac{5\pi}{6}. Find the exact value of AA.

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Let the vectors a⃗(x)\vec{a}(x), b⃗(x)\vec{b}(x), and c⃗(x)\vec{c}(x) be defined as: a⃗(x)=sin⁡−1(sin⁡x)i^+cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)j^+tan⁡−1(tan⁡x)k^\vec{a}(x) = \sin^{-1}(\sin x)\hat{i} + \cos^{-1}(\cos x)\hat{j} + \tan^{-1}(\tan x)\hat{k} b⃗(x)=cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)i^+tan⁡−1(tan⁡x)j^+sin⁡−1(sin⁡x)k^\vec{b}(x) = \cos^{-1}(\cos x)\hat{i} + \tan^{-1}(\tan x)\hat{j} + \sin^{-1}(\sin x)\hat{k} c⃗(x)=tan⁡−1(tan⁡x)i^+sin⁡−1(sin⁡x)j^+cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)k^\vec{c}(x) = \tan^{-1}(\tan x)\hat{i} + \sin^{-1}(\sin x)\hat{j} + \cos^{-1}(\cos x)\hat{k} For x∈(π2,π)x \in \left(\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi\right), let a⃗′,b⃗′,c⃗′\vec{a}', \vec{b}', \vec{c}' be the reciprocal system of vectors and V′(x)V'(x) be the volume of the parallelepiped formed by them. Evaluate the integral: I=∫π/2π1xV′(x)dxI = \int_{\pi/2}^{\pi} \frac{1}{x V'(x)} dx

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Consider the linear differential equation dydx+P(x)y=Q(x)\frac{dy}{dx} + P(x)y = Q(x) for x∈(1,2)x \in (1, \sqrt{2}), where P(x)=2xx2−1(sec⁡−1x−csc⁡−1x)P(x) = \frac{2}{x\sqrt{x^2-1}(\sec^{-1}x - \csc^{-1}x)} Let I(x)=e∫P(x)dxI(x) = e^{\int P(x) dx} be the integrating factor of this differential equation, where the constant of integration is taken to be zero. The value of ∫12I(x)dx\int_{1}^{\sqrt{2}} I(x) dx is:

36

Evaluate the integral I=∫01148x3sin⁡−1(2x1−x2) dxI = \int_{0}^{1} 148 x^3 \sin^{-1}\left(2x\sqrt{1-x^2}\right) \,dx

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Let SS be the set of all complex numbers z=x+iyz = x + iy where x,y∈Zx, y \in \mathbb{Z}, satisfying the following two conditions:

(i) tan⁡−1(x)+tan⁡−1(y)=tan⁡−1(x+y1−xy)\tan^{-1}(x) + \tan^{-1}(y) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{x+y}{1-xy}\right)

(ii) cos⁡−1(x2+y2−55)⋅(x2+y2−8)≤0\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{x^2+y^2 - 5}{5}\right) \cdot (x^2+y^2 - 8) \le 0

Find the number of elements in SS.

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Let a⃗,b⃗,\vec{a}, \vec{b}, and c⃗\vec{c} be three unit vectors in R3\mathbb{R}^3. The angle θ\theta between a⃗\vec{a} and b⃗\vec{b} is given by θ=sin⁡−1(1213)+sin⁡−1(45)\theta = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{13}\right) + \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{5}\right). If c⃗⋅a⃗=45\vec{c} \cdot \vec{a} = \frac{4}{5} and c⃗⋅b⃗=36325\vec{c} \cdot \vec{b} = \frac{36}{325}, what is the volume of the parallelepiped formed by a⃗,b⃗,\vec{a}, \vec{b}, and c⃗\vec{c}?

39

Let S(x)=lim⁡n→∞∑k=1ntan⁡−1(x1+k(k+1)x2)S(x) = \lim_{n \to \infty} \sum_{k=1}^n \tan^{-1}\left( \frac{x}{1+k(k+1)x^2} \right). Consider the function f(x)=∫0xt3(2πS(t)+153t4sin⁡(1t))dtf(x) = \int_0^x t^3 \left( \frac{2}{\pi} S(t) + 153 t^4 \sin\left(\frac{1}{t}\right) \right) dt for x≠0x \neq 0, and f(0)=0f(0)=0. Let cc be the unique point of inflection of f(x)f(x) in the interval (−16,16)\left(-\frac{1}{6}, \frac{1}{6}\right). Find the value of lim⁡x→cf′′(x)+153x5cos⁡(1x)x∣x∣\lim_{x \to c} \frac{f''(x) + 153 x^5 \cos\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)}{x |x|}

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Evaluate the limit: lim⁡n→∞1n∑r=12n[sin⁡−1(2nrn2+r2)+cos⁡−1(n2−r2n2+r2)]\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{1}{n} \sum_{r=1}^{2n} \left[ \sin^{-1}\left( \frac{2nr}{n^2 + r^2} \right) + \cos^{-1}\left( \frac{n^2 - r^2}{n^2 + r^2} \right) \right]

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Let f(x)=x2x2+2x+1f(x) = \frac{x}{2x^2+2x+1} for x>0x > 0. Let α\alpha be the unique point of inflection of the curve y=f(x)y = f(x). Evaluate the limit: L=lim⁡n→∞∑k=1⌊αn⌋arctan⁡(kn2+2nk+2k2)L = \lim_{n \to \infty} \sum_{k=1}^{\lfloor \alpha n \rfloor} \arctan\left( \frac{k}{n^2 + 2nk + 2k^2} \right)

42

Evaluate the sum of the infinite series ∑n=3∞tan⁡−1(5n2−n+25)\sum_{n=3}^{\infty} \tan^{-1}\left( \frac{5}{n^2 - n + 25} \right)

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Let An=[aij]A_n = [a_{ij}] be a 4×44 \times 4 real skew-symmetric matrix for each n∈Nn \in \mathbb{N}, such that its elements satisfy: a12a34−a13a24+a14a23=e1/n2a_{12}a_{34} - a_{13}a_{24} + a_{14}a_{23} = e^{1/n^2} Let BB be a 4×44 \times 4 real matrix satisfying B2=IB^2 = I and Tr(B)=0\text{Tr}(B) = 0. Define the matrix sequence Mn=(AnTBAn)−1M_n = (A_n^T B A_n)^{-1}. Evaluate the infinite sum: S=∑n=1∞tan⁡−1(−12ln⁡(det⁡(Mn)))S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \tan^{-1} \left( -\frac{1}{2} \ln(\det(M_n)) \right)

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Consider the following two sets of real numbers: A={x∈R∖{0}:∑n=1∞xn2+x2<∫0∞xt2+x2dt}A = \left\{ x \in \mathbb{R} \setminus \{0\} : \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{x}{n^2 + x^2} < \int_0^{\infty} \frac{x}{t^2 + x^2} dt \right\} B={x∈R∖{0}:∫1∞xt2+x2dt=arctan⁡(x)}B = \left\{ x \in \mathbb{R} \setminus \{0\} : \int_1^{\infty} \frac{x}{t^2 + x^2} dt = \arctan(x) \right\} Which of the following statements is correct?

45

Let ω(x)=1+ix1+x2\omega(x) = \frac{1 + ix}{\sqrt{1+x^2}} for x∈Rx \in \mathbb{R}. Define the function f(x)f(x) by the infinite series: f(x)=∑n=1∞1nIm(ω(x)2n)f(x) = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n} \text{Im}\left( \omega(x)^{2n} \right) Let g(x)=cos⁡(f(x))g(x) = \cos(f(x)). Find the value of 125⋅g′(−34)125 \cdot g'\left(-\frac{3}{4}\right).

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Evaluate the integral: I=∫02πx(cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)+∣sin⁡−1(sin⁡x)∣)sin⁡4x+cos⁡4x dxI = \int_{0}^{2\pi} \frac{x \left( \cos^{-1}(\cos x) + \left| \sin^{-1}(\sin x) \right| \right)}{\sin^4 x + \cos^4 x} \, dx

47

Let P(x0,y0,z0)P(x_0, y_0, z_0) be a point in 3D space where x0=sin⁡−1(sin⁡17π5)x_0 = \sin^{-1}\left(\sin \frac{17\pi}{5}\right), y0=cos⁡−1(cos⁡17π5)y_0 = \cos^{-1}\left(\cos \frac{17\pi}{5}\right), and z0=tan⁡−1(tan⁡17π5)z_0 = \tan^{-1}\left(\tan \frac{17\pi}{5}\right). If Q(α,β,γ)Q(\alpha, \beta, \gamma) is the image of PP in the plane x+y−z=0x + y - z = 0, then the coordinates of QQ are:

48

Let CC be the curve defined implicitly by 3xy−9x−4y2+18y−23=03xy - 9x - 4y^2 + 18y - 23 = 0. Let O′O' be the point of intersection of the asymptotes of CC. A point P(x0,y0)P(x_0, y_0) with y0>3y_0 > 3 lies on CC such that the normal to CC at PP passes through O′O'. If L1L_1 is the tangent to CC at PP, and L2L_2 is a line parallel to L1L_1 passing through the origin (0,0)(0,0), let dd be the perpendicular distance between L1L_1 and L2L_2. Find the value of 10d210d^2.

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Let the function f:(−∞,−3]→(0,π2]f: (-\infty, -3] \to \left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right] be defined as f(x)=sin⁡−1(2∣x+2∣x2+4x+5)f(x) = \sin^{-1}\left( \frac{2|x+2|}{x^2 + 4x + 5} \right). If f−1(x)f^{-1}(x) is the inverse function of f(x)f(x), then f−1(x)f^{-1}(x) is equal to:

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Let SS be the set of all complex numbers zz satisfying ∣z∣=1|z| = 1 such that the equation sin⁡−1(z4+1z4)+cos⁡−1(i(z2−1z2))=π2\sin^{-1}\left( z^4 + \frac{1}{z^4} \right) + \cos^{-1}\left( i\left(z^2 - \frac{1}{z^2}\right) \right) = \frac{\pi}{2} holds true. The value of ∑z∈Sarg⁡(z)\sum_{z \in S} \arg(z), where arg⁡(z)∈[0,2π)\arg(z) \in [0, 2\pi), is

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