Inverse Trigonometric Functions Question 4

Question 4 - 2024 (31 Jan Shift 2)

If $a=\sin ^{-1}(\sin (5))$ and $b=\cos ^{-1}(\cos (5))$, then $a^{2}+b^{2}$ is equal to

(1) $4 \pi^{2}+25$

(2) $8 \pi^{2}-40 \pi+50$

(3) $4 \pi^{2}-20 \pi+50$

(4) 25

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Answer (2)

Solution

$a=\sin ^{-1}(\sin 5)=5-2 \pi$

and $b=\cos ^{-1}(\cos 5)=2 \pi-5$

$\therefore a^{2}+b^{2}=(5-2 \pi)^{2}+(2 \pi-5)^{2}$

$=8 \pi^{2}-40 \pi+50$