The value of $sin^{-1} \left(\frac{8}{17}\right) + sin^{-1} \left(\frac{3}{5}\right)$ is :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → $\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{77}{85}\right)$
$\sin^{-1} \left(\frac{8}{17}\right) + \sin^{-1} \left(\frac{3}{5}\right)=y$
$A=\sin^{-1}\frac{8}{17}$, $B=\sin^{-1}\frac{3}{5}$
$\sin A=\frac{8}{17}$, $\sin B=\frac{3}{5}$
Using $\cos θ=\sqrt{1-\sin^2θ}$
$\cos A=\frac{15}{17}$, $\cos B=\frac{4}{5}$
$A+B=\sin^{-1}(\sin(A+B))$
$=\sin^{-1}(\sin A\cos B+\sin B\cos A)$
$=\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{77}{85}\right)$