Trigonometry & Inverse Trigonometry
Definite Integral Involving cot inverse
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Grade 12

Question:

The integral $\displaystyle\int_{1/4}^{3/4}\cos\!\left(2\cot^{-1}\sqrt{\dfrac{1-x}{1+x}}\right)dx$ is equal to
$\dfrac{1}{2}$
$-\dfrac{1}{2}$
$-\dfrac{1}{4}$
$\dfrac{1}{4}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: Use $\cot^{-1}\sqrt{\frac{1-x}{1+x}}=\tan^{-1}\sqrt{\frac{1+x}{1-x}}$. Then $\cos(2\tan^{-1}t)=\frac{1-t^2}{1+t^2}$ with $t=\sqrt{\frac{1+x}{1-x}}$. Simplify the expression.
Integrand simplifies to $-x$. $\int_{1/4}^{3/4}(-x)dx=-\frac{1}{4}$.
Correct Answer: 3

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