Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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Chapter 7: Transcendental Functions - Section 7.7 - Hyperbolic Functions - Exercises 7.7 - Page 431: 62

Answer

$\ln 3$

Work Step by Step

Substitute into the relevant formula: $\displaystyle \cosh^{-1}(\frac{5}{3})=\ln(\frac{5}{3}+\sqrt{\frac{25}{9}-1})$ $=\displaystyle \ln(\frac{5}{3}+\sqrt{\frac{16}{9}})$ $=\displaystyle \ln(\frac{5}{3}+\frac{4}{3})$ = $\ln 3$
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