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The value of \( \sin ^{-1} \sin 17+\cos ^{-1} \cos 10 \) is equal to
MathematicsInverse Trigonometric FunctionsJEE Main
Options:
  • A \( 27 \)
  • B \( -27 \)
  • C \( 17-5 \pi \)
  • D \( 9 \pi-27 \)
Solution:
1158 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: \( 9 \pi-27 \)
sin-1sin17=sin-1sin17-5π+5π
=5π-17
cos-1cos10=cos-1cos10-3π+3π
=cos-1cos3π+10-3π
=cos-1-cos10-3π
=π-cos-1cos10-3π
=π-10-3π=4π-10
Hence, sin-1sin17+cos-1cos10=9π-27

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