Differential Calculus
Differential Calculus
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Grade 12
Question:
y = $\tan^{-1}(\cot x) + \cot^{-1}(\tan x)$, $\frac{\pi}{2} < x < \pi$, then $\left(-\frac{dy}{dx}\right)$ is equal to_____.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: Standard limit $\lim_{u \to 0} \frac{\tan^{-1}(u)}{u} = 1$ simplifies inverse trigonometric limits.
Given $\lim_{x \to a} 4x \cdot \frac{\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2x+3}\right)}{\frac{1}{2x+3}} \times \frac{1}{2x+3} = 2$, we use $\lim_{u \to 0} \frac{\tan^{-1}(u)}{u} = 1$. This simplifies to $4a \times 1 \times \frac{1}{2a+3} = 2$, yielding $\frac{4a}{2a+3} = 2$. Solving: $4a = 4a + 6$, which gives $y^2 + 4y + 5 = 2$, so $y = -1$ or $y = -3$.
Correct Answer: 2