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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2023

If \(\sin ^{-1} x+\sin ^{-1} y=\frac{2 \pi}{3}\), then the value of \(\cos ^{-1} x+\cos ^{-1} y\) is:

  1. A \(\frac{2 \pi}{3}\)
  2. B \(-\frac{\pi}{3}\)
  3. C \(\frac{\pi}{3}\)
  4. D \(-\frac{2 \pi}{3}\)
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Correct Answer

(C) \(\frac{\pi}{3}\)

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\( \sin^{-1} x = \frac{\pi}{2} - \cos^{-1} x \) \( \sin^{-1} y = \frac{\pi}{2} - \cos^{-1} y \) \( \left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \cos^{-1} x\right) + \left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \cos^{-1} y\right) = \frac{2\pi}{3} \) \( \pi - (\cos^{-1} x + \cos^{-1} y) = \frac{2\pi}{3} \)…