Inverse trigonometry
Inverse trigonometry
Inverse trigonometry
The origins of trigonometry can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where it was
developed to understand astronomical phenomena and to solve problems in
geometry.
Hipparchus (circa 190-120 BC), the "father of trigonometry," created the first
trigonometric tables, crucial for early astronomical calculations. Ptolemy (circa 100-
170 AD) expanded these methods in his work, the Almagest. Among the Indian
mathematicians, Aryabhata (476-550 AD) introduced the sine function, and
Brahmagupta (598-668 AD) advanced trigonometric methods, setting the stage for
understanding inverse functions. Islamic Scholars like Al-Battani (858-929 AD) and
others built on Greek and Indian work, introducing new trigonometric identities and
methods that involved inverse trigonometric concepts.
The explicit formulation of inverse functions emerged in the 17th century, with
contributions from John Wallis (1616-1703) and Isaac Newton (1642-1727).
Ultimately, Leonhard Euler (1707-1783) formalized inverse trigonometric functions
and introduced the notations used today.
Inverse functions are not limited to trigonometry. Some common examples include:
y−b
Inverse Linear Function: If f(x) = mx + b, then f −1 (y) = Inverse
m
Exponential Function: For f(x) = e x the inverse is the natural logarithm
−1
f (y)= ln(y)
Inverse Quadratic Function: If f(x) = x 2 (restricted to non-negative x ), then f −1
(y)=√ y
Definition of Inverse Trigonometry
Inverse trigonometric functions are defined as the
inverse functions of the basic trigonometric functions,
which are sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant and
cosecant functions. These inverse functions in
trigonometry are used to get the angle with any of
the trigonometry ratios.
They are also termed arcus functions, ant trigonometric
functions or cyclometric functions since, for a given value
of trigonometric functions, they produce the length of arc
needed to obtain that particular value.
The inverse trigonometric functions perform the opposite
operation of the trigonometric functions such as sine,
cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant and cotangent. We
know that trigonometric functions are applicable,
especially to the right-angle triangle. These six important
functions are used to find the angle measure in the right-
angle triangle when two sides of the triangle measures
are known.
The inverse trigonometry functions have major
applications in the field of engineering, physics, geometry
and navigation
Restricted Ranges
Inverse of a function ‘f ’ exists, if the function is one-one
and onto, i.e, bijective. Since trigonometric functions are
many-one over their domains, we restrict their domains
and co-domains in order to make them one-one and onto
and then find their inverse. The domains and ranges
(principal value branches) of inverse trigonometric
functions are given below:
I. y=sin−1x -1 ≤ x ≤ 1
−π π
≤ y≤
2 2
y=cos−1x 1≤x≤1
II.
0≤ y≤ π
x ≤ -1
−1
π
y≠
2
VI. y=cosec−1x
≤ y≤
x ≤ -1 y≠ 0
2 2
Principle values of inverse trigonometric
functions
The solution in which the absolute value of the angle is
the least is called the principal solution. For example the
value of Cos 0° is 1, the value of Cos 2 π 4 π ..... is also 1.
The smallest numerical value, either positive or negative
of an inverse trigonometric functions is called the
principal value of the function.Thus, the principal values
−π
∧π
of sin x,
−1 −1
tan x, cosec x are the angles that lie between
−1
2
2
and the principal values of cos−1x, cot x and
−1
sec
−1
x are the
angles that lie between 0 and π .
Principal
Functions Domain For x≥ 0 For x<0
value
y=sin−1x -1 ≤ x ≤ 1
−π π π −π
≤ y≤ 0≤ y≤ ≤ y< 0
2 2 2 2
y=cos−1x 1≤x≤1
π π
0≤ y≤ π 0≤ y≤ <y ≤π
All real
2 2
y= tan−1x
numbers
−π π π −π
< y< 0≤ y< < y<0
All real
2 2 2 2
y=cot−1x 0<y<π
numbers
π π
0< y ≤ < y<π
2 2
1 ≤ x < ∞ and
y= sec x
0< y ≤ π ,
-∞ < x ≤ -1
π π
−1
π 0< y< <y ≤π
y≠ 2 2
2
1 ≤ x <∞ and
−π π
y=cosec−1x
≤ y≤
-∞ < x ≤ -1 y
2 2 π −π
0< y ≤ ≤ y< 0
≠ 0 2 2
The feasible region, formed by these constraints, is a convex polytope within which
the optimal solution lies. The Simplex method, an iterative algorithm, systematically
moves from one vertex of this polytope to another, improving the value of the
objective function at each step, until the best possible solution is identified.
. The term “linear programming” consists of two words as linear and programming.
The word “linear” defines the relationship between multiple variables with degree
one. The word “programming” defines the process of selecting the best solution from
various alternatives.
1. Decision Variables
Definition: Decision variables are the unknowns that we aim to
solve for in a linear programming problem. They represent the
choices available to the decision-maker.
Characteristics:
2. Objective Function
Definition: The objective function is a linear equation that needs
to be maximized or minimized. It represents the goal of the
optimization, such as maximizing profit or minimizing cost.
x 1, x 2… x n= decision variables
Characteristics:
Characteristics:
4. Non-Negativity Restriction
Definition: This condition ensures that the decision variables
cannot take negative values. This is often a realistic assumption
since negative quantities of resources or products are not
practical.
Form: x 1≥0
Characteristics:
5. FEASIBLE REGION
The common region determined by all the constraints of LPP
is called feasible region or it is the set of all possible points
of optimization problem that satisfy the problem's
constraints, potentially including inequalities, equalities and
integer.
6. FEASIBLE SOLUTION
The point in the feasible Region is feasible solution. It is a set
of values for the decision variables that satisfies all of the
constraints in an optimization problem or It is the optimal
Solution to a linear programming problem with the largest
objective function value (for a maximization problem).
Graphical Method
The graphical method is used to optimize the two-variable linear
programming. If the problem has two decision variables, a
graphical method is the best method to find the optimal solution.
In this method, the set of inequalities are subjected to constraints.
Then the inequalities are plotted in the XY plane. Once, all the
inequalities are plotted in the XY graph, the intersecting region
will help to decide the feasible region. The feasible region will
provide the optimal solution as well as explains what all values
our model can take
Problem Statement
Solution
Decision Variables
Objective Function
Constraints
Constraint 1: 2 x 1+ x2 =100
Constraint 2: 3 x 1+ 2 x 2=90
1. (0, 45)
2. (25, 50)
3. (40, 20)
4. (50, 0)
at each vertex:
1.Manufacturing
3. Finance
Portfolio Optimization: Allocating investments across different
assets to maximize return or minimize risk, considering
constraints like budget, risk tolerance, and regulatory
requirements.
4. Operations Research
Resource Allocation: Distributing limited resources (such as
workforce, machinery, or budget) across various projects or
departments to achieve the best possible outcome.
Supply Chain Optimization: Managing the flow of goods,
information, and finances in a supply chain to minimize costs and
improve efficiency.
5. Energy Sector
Power Generation: Optimizing the mix of energy sources (e.g.,
coal, gas, renewable) to meet demand at minimum cost while
considering environmental regulations.
6. Telecommunications
Network Design: Designing communication networks to
minimize costs and maximize coverage or data flow.
7. Agriculture
Crop Planning: Determining the optimal mix of crops to plant to
maximize yield or profit while considering constraints like land,
water, labor, and market demand.
8. Healthcare
Staff Scheduling: Allocating medical staff to shifts and tasks to
ensure adequate coverage and minimize costs.
Conclusion
Linear programming stands as a cornerstone of optimization
techniques, offering a robust framework for identifying the best
possible outcomes within mathematical models characterized by
linear relationships. By optimizing a linear objective function while
adhering to a set of linear constraints, it provides a systematic
approach to decision-making and resource allocation. This
method has broad applicability across numerous domains
including economics, business, engineering, logistics, and military
strategy, effectively solving problems related to production
scheduling, transportation, network flows, and financial planning.