Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 5 - Section 5.5 - Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Their Graphs - 5.5 Exercises - Page 445: 10

Answer

a) $\frac{\pi}{2}$ b) $0$ c) $-\frac{\pi}{6}$

Work Step by Step

a) First, we look at the interval of the inverse of cosine which is $0\lt x\lt \pi$. Then, we must find what angle will give a value of $0$ in that interval. The answer is $\frac{\pi}{2}$ b) First, we look at the interval of the inverse of sine which is $-\frac{\pi}{2}\lt x\lt\frac{\pi}{2}$. Then, we must find what angle will give a slope of $0$ in that interval. The answer is $0$ c) First, we look at the interval of the inverse of sine which is $-\frac{\pi}{2}\lt x\lt\frac{\pi}{2}$. Then, we must find what angle will give a slope of $-1/2$ in that interval. The answer is $-\frac{\pi}{6}$
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