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📐 Chapter 2 · Class 12 Maths

Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Explore domain, range, principal values, and key properties of all six inverse trigonometric functions — a vital chapter for board exams and beyond.

6
Functions
8
Topics
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Board Marks
sin⁻¹(x) cos⁻¹(x) tan⁻¹(x) cosec⁻¹(x) sec⁻¹(x) cot⁻¹(x)

Topics Covered

6 Topics
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Introduction & Basic Concepts
Why inverse trig? · Restriction of domain · Bijective functions
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Domain and Range
Principal value branch · Domain restrictions for all 6 functions
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Principal Value Branch
sin⁻¹ · cos⁻¹ · tan⁻¹ · cosec⁻¹ · sec⁻¹ · cot⁻¹
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Properties – Set I
sin⁻¹(sin x) = x · Reciprocal identities · Negative argument
Properties – Set II
Addition & subtraction formulas · 2tan⁻¹ identities
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Graph of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Graphical representation · Key points · Behavior
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Complete Notes
Complete hand written class notes available · All in one notes
Negative Argument
sin⁻¹(–x) = –sin⁻¹(x) , x ∈ [–1,1]
cos⁻¹(–x) = π – cos⁻¹(x) , x ∈ [–1,1]
tan⁻¹(–x) = –tan⁻¹(x) , x ∈ ℝ
cosec⁻¹(–x) = -cosec⁻¹(x) , x ∈ (-∞, -1] ∪ [1, ∞)
sec⁻¹(–x) = π - sec⁻¹(x) , x ∈ (-∞, -1] ∪ [1, ∞)
cot⁻¹(–x) = π - cot⁻¹(x) , x ∈ ℝ
Reciprocal Identities
sin⁻¹(1/x) = cosec⁻¹(x)
cos⁻¹(1/x) = sec⁻¹(x)
tan⁻¹(1/x) = cot⁻¹(x), x > 0
Complementary Pairs
sin⁻¹(x) + cos⁻¹(x) = π/2
tan⁻¹(x) + cot⁻¹(x) = π/2
sec⁻¹(x) + cosec⁻¹(x) = π/2
Addition Formula
tan⁻¹x + tan⁻¹y
= tan⁻¹[(x+y)/(1–xy)], xy < 1
** Add π when xy > 1, x > 0; subtract π when xy > 1, x < 0
sin⁻¹x ± sin⁻¹y = sin⁻¹[x√(1–y²) ± y√(1–x²)]
cos⁻¹x ± cos⁻¹y = cos⁻¹[x√(1–y²) ∓ y√(1–x²)]
Double Angle (2tan⁻¹)
2tan⁻¹x = sin⁻¹(2x/1+x²)
2tan⁻¹x = cos⁻¹(1–x²/1+x²)
2tan⁻¹x = tan⁻¹(2x/1–x²)
Domain & Principal Range
sin⁻¹: [–1,1] → [–π/2, π/2]
cos⁻¹: [–1,1] → [0, π]
tan⁻¹: ℝ → (–π/2, π/2)

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