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If \( \cos ^{-1} \lambda+\cos ^{-1} \mu+\cos ^{-1} \nu=3 \pi \) then \( \lambda \mu+\mu \nu+\nu \lambda \) is equal to.
MathematicsInverse Trigonometric FunctionsJEE Main
Options:
  • A \( -3 \)
  • B \( 0 \)
  • C \( 3 \)
  • D \( -1 \)
Solution:
1613 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: \( 3 \)

Given equation: 

cos-1λ+cos-1μ+cos-1γ=3π

As. range of cos-1x is 0,π

 cos-1λ=π; cos-1μ=π ; cos-1γ=π

Only possible solution of given equation 

  λ=cosπ=-1

  μ=cosπ=-1

  γ=cosπ=-1

Value of equation

λμ+μγ+γλ=-1×-1+-1×-1+-1×-1

= 1+1+1=3

λμ+μγ+γλ=3

Hence solved

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