Sec Inverse x

Sec inverse x is an important inverse trigonometric function. Sec inverse x is also referred to by different names such as arcsec, inverse secant, and inverse sec x. The range of the trigonometric function sec x becomes the domain of sec inverse x, that is, (-∞, -1] U [1, ∞) and the range of arcsec function is [0, π/2) U (π/2, π]. Please note that sec inverse x is not the reciprocal of the trigonometric function secant x.

Let us study the concept of the inverse trigonometric function sec inverse x, derivative and integral of sec inverse x and understand the properties of the inverse sec with the help of its graph.

Sec Inverse x is the inverse trigonometric function of the secant function. Mathematically, it is denoted by sec^-1x. It can also be written as arcsec x. In a right-angled triangle, the secant function is given by the ratio of the hypotenuse and the base, that is, sec θ = Hypotenuse/Base = x (say). Using this, sec inverse x formula is given by θ = sec^-1x = sec^-1(Hypotenuse/Base). The domain of sec inverse x is given by (-∞, -1] U [1, ∞) and its range is [0, π/2) U (π/2, π]. If sec x = y ⇒ x = sec^-1y. Let us see a few examples of how to determine the values of sec inverse x.

• If sec 0 = 1 ⇒ sec^-1(1) = 0
• If sec (π/6) = 2/√3 ⇒ sec^-1(2/√3) = π/6
• If sec (π/4) = √2 ⇒ sec^-1(√2) = π/4
• If sec (π/3) = 2 ⇒ sec^-1(2) = π/3

We know that sec inverse x is an inverse function of the secant function. Also, it is necessary for a function to be bijective (one-one and onto) to have an inverse. Hence, to make the secant function bijective, we take the principal value branch as the range of sec inverse x. Hence the domain of sec inverse x is (-∞, -1] U [1, ∞) (being the range of secant function) and the range of arcsec is [0, π/2) U (π/2, π] (principal branch of sec x).

Now, let us understand more about sec inverse x and check its domain and range using the graph of arcsec. We can plot the graph of sec inverse x using some of its points. By plotting the below-given points on a graph with the angle on Y-axis and real numbers on X-axis given by y = sec^-1x:

• If x = 1, y = 0
• If x = 2/√3, y = π/6
• If x = √2, y = π/4
• If x = 2, y = π/3

Now, we will determine the derivative of sec inverse x and the integral of sec inverse x. To determine the derivative of arcsec, we will use implicit differentiation. Assume y = sec^-1x ⇒ sec y = x. We need to determine the value of dy/dx. Now, differentiate sec y = x with respect to x. We have,

d(sec y)/dy × dy/dx = 1

⇒ sec y tan y × dy/dx = 1

⇒ dy/dx = 1/sec y tan y [Because d(sec θ)/dθ = sec θ tan θ]

⇒ dy/dx = 1/sec y √(sec²y - 1) [Using 1 + tan²θ = sec²θ ⇒ tan θ = √(sec²θ - 1)]

⇒ dy/dx = 1/x √(x² - 1) [Because sec y = x]

Hence sec inverse x derivative is 1/x √(x² - 1)

Similarly, we can determine the integral of sec inverse x using integration by parts. The sec inverse x integral is given by ∫sec^-1x dx = x sec^-1x - ln |x + √(x² - 1)| + C, where C is the constant of integration.

Now, that we have explored the concept of sec inverse x, let us now see some formulas of sec inverse x that are used to solve various mathematical trigonometric problems:

• sec^-1(-x) = π - sec^-1x
• sec^-1x + cosec^-1x = π/2
• cos^-1x = sec^-1(1/x)
• cos^-1(1/x) = sec^-1x

Important Notes on Sec Inverse x

• Sec Inverse x derivative: d(sec^-1x)/dx = 1/x √(x² - 1)
• Arcsec Integral: ∫sec^-1x dx = x sec^-1x - ln |x + √(x² - 1)| + C
• Sec Inverse x is an inverse trigonometric function of secant function
• Domain of Arcsec: (-∞, -1] U [1, ∞)
• Range of Sec inverse x: [0, π/2) U (π/2, π]

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What is Sec Inverse x in Trigonometry?

Sec Inverse x is the inverse trigonometric function of the secant function. Mathematically, it is denoted by sec^-1x or arcsec x or sec^-1(Hypotenuse/Base) [in the context of a right-angled triangle].

What is the Domain and Range of Arcsec x?

The domain and range of arcsec x is given by

• Domain of Arcsec: (-∞, -1] U [1, ∞)
• Range of Sec inverse x: [0, π/2) U (π/2, π]

What is Derivative Sec Inverse x?

Sec inverse x derivative is d(sec^-1x)/dx = 1/x √(x² - 1)

What is the Integration of Sec Inverse x?

The sec inverse x integral is given by ∫sec^-1x dx = x sec^-1x - ln |x + √(x² - 1)| + C, where C is the constant of integration.

What is the Principal Value Branch of Sec Inverse x?

The range of principal value branch of sec inverse x is [0, π] - {π/2}.