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If $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{5}\right)+\operatorname{cosec}^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{4}\right)=\frac{\pi}{2}$ then a value of $x$ is
MathematicsInverse Trigonometric FunctionsJEE MainJEE Main 2007
Options:
  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $5$
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
$3$
$\sin ^{-1} \frac{x}{5}+\sin ^{-1} \frac{4}{5}=\frac{\pi}{2}$
$\Rightarrow \sin ^{-1} \frac{x}{5}=\cos ^{-1} \frac{4}{5} \Rightarrow \sin ^{-1} \frac{x}{5}=\sin ^{-1} \frac{3}{5}$
$\therefore x=3$.

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