Trigonometry & Inverse Trigonometry
General
Grade 12

Question:

<p>The domain of <span class="math-inline">\(f(x)=\sin^{-1}(\log_2(x/3))\)</span> is:</p>
[1,3]
[3/2,3]
[3/2,6]
[1/2,2]

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: General
<div class="solution"><p><strong>Key Idea:</strong> For <span class="math-inline">$\sin^{-1}(u)$</span> to be defined, <span class="math-inline">$-1\le u\le 1$</span>.</p><p><strong>Step 1:</strong> <span class="math-block">$$-1\le\log_2(x/3)\le 1$$</span></p><p><strong>Step 2:</strong> Convert to exponential: <span class="math-block">$$2^{-1}\le\frac{x}{3}\le 2^1 \implies \frac{3}{2}\le x\le 6$$</span></p><p><strong>Answer: (C) <span class="math-inline">$[3/2,\,6]$</span></strong></p><div class="trap-box"><strong>Trap:</strong> Forget to multiply by 3 across the full inequality, or confuse base-2 conversion.</div><div class="key-concept"><strong>Key Concept:</strong> Nested ITF domain — solve from outermost function inward</div></div>
Correct Answer: 3

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