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If $y = \operatorname{cosec}^{-1} \left[ \frac{\sqrt{x}+1}{\sqrt{x}-1} \right] + \cos^{-1} \left[ \frac{\sqrt{x}-1}{\sqrt{x}+1} \right]$, then $\frac{dy}{dx} =$

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Whenever you see inverse trigonometric functions added together, always check if the arguments can be manipulated to match. If they match, the sum is almost always $\frac{\pi}{2}$!
Updated On: Jun 1, 2026
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  • $\frac{2}{x+1}$
  • $\frac{1}{2(x-1)}$
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Turn cosec inverse into sine inverse.
Since $\operatorname{cosec}^{-1}(\theta) = \sin^{-1}(1/\theta)$, the first term flips its fraction: \[ \operatorname{cosec}^{-1}\!\left(\tfrac{\sqrt{x}+1}{\sqrt{x}-1}\right) = \sin^{-1}\!\left(\tfrac{\sqrt{x}-1}{\sqrt{x}+1}\right). \]

Step 2: Notice both terms share one argument.
Now $y = \sin^{-1}(u) + \cos^{-1}(u)$ where $u = \tfrac{\sqrt{x}-1}{\sqrt{x}+1}$.

Step 3: Apply the standard identity.
For any allowed $u$, $\sin^{-1}(u) + \cos^{-1}(u) = \tfrac{\pi}{2}$. So $y$ is just a constant.

Step 4: Differentiate.
The derivative of a constant is zero, so $\tfrac{dy}{dx} = 0$. \[ \boxed{0} \]
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