Write the value of $\tan^{-1}(\sqrt{3}) + \cot^{-1}(-\sqrt{3})$. |
$\frac{\pi}{2}$ $\frac{7\pi}{6}$ $\pi$ $\frac{2\pi}{3}$ |
$\frac{7\pi}{6}$ |
The correct answer is Option (2) → $\frac{7\pi}{6}$ ## $\tan^{-1} \sqrt{3} + \cot^{-1}(-\sqrt{3})$ $ = \tan^{-1} \left( \tan \frac{\pi}{3} \right) + (\pi - \cot^{-1} \sqrt{3})$ $= \frac{\pi}{3} + \pi - \cot^{-1} \sqrt{3} = \frac{4\pi}{3} - \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{7\pi}{6}$ |