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If \[ \operatorname{cosech}x=\frac{4}{5}, \] then \[ \cosh x= \] is:

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Remember the standard hyperbolic identity: \[ \cosh^2x-\sinh^2x=1 \] which is analogous to \[ \cos^2\theta+\sin^2\theta=1 \] in trigonometry.
Updated On: Jun 24, 2026
  • \(\sqrt{\dfrac{41}{21}}\)
  • \(\sqrt{\dfrac{41}{19}}\)
  • \(\sqrt{\dfrac{41}{25}}\)
  • \(\sqrt{\dfrac{41}{16}}\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Recall the definition of cosech.
$\text{cosech}\, x = \frac{1}{\sinh x}$. Given $\text{cosech}\, x = \frac{4}{5}$, so $\sinh x = \frac{5}{4}$.

Step 2: Recall the fundamental hyperbolic identity.
$\cosh^2 x - \sinh^2 x = 1$ (this is the hyperbolic analog of $\cos^2+\sin^2=1$).

Step 3: Solve for $\cosh^2 x$.
\[ \cosh^2 x = 1 + \sinh^2 x = 1 + \left(\frac{5}{4}\right)^2 = 1 + \frac{25}{16} = \frac{41}{16} \]

Step 4: Take the positive square root.
Since $\cosh x \geq 1 > 0$ for all real $x$: \[ \cosh x = \sqrt{\frac{41}{16}} \] This can also be written as $\frac{\sqrt{41}}{4}$, but as a fraction under the radical: $\sqrt{\frac{41}{16}}$.

Step 5: Match with the options.
Option 4 is $\sqrt{\frac{41}{16}}$. This matches exactly.

Step 6: State the answer.
\[ \boxed{\sqrt{\dfrac{41}{16}}} \]
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