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The value of \(tan^{-1}(\sqrt{3})+sec^{-1}(-2)-sin^{-1}(-\frac{1}{2})\) is

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Use the principal value ranges: sec^-1 x lies in [0, pi] except pi/2, and sin^-1 x lies in [-pi/2, pi/2].
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • \(\frac{5π}{6}\)
  • \(\frac{2π}{3}\)
  • \(\frac{7π}{6}\)
  • \(\frac{4π}{3}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Rewrite in degrees:
Convert to degrees to avoid fractions of $\pi$. The principal values are $\tan^{-1}\sqrt{3}=60^{\circ}$ and $\sin^{-1}(-\frac12)=-30^{\circ}$.

Step 2: Handle the secant term:
Use $\sec^{-1}(-x)=\pi-\sec^{-1}x$ for $x\geq1$. Here $\sec^{-1}2=\frac{\pi}{3}$, because $\cos\frac{\pi}{3}=\frac12$. So $\sec^{-1}(-2)=\pi-\frac{\pi}{3}=120^{\circ}$.

Step 3: Combine:
The expression is $60^{\circ}+120^{\circ}-(-30^{\circ})=210^{\circ}$. Since $180^{\circ}=\pi$, we get $210^{\circ}=\frac{210}{180}\pi=\frac{7\pi}{6}$.

Step 4: Check the options:
$\frac{5\pi}{6}=150^{\circ}$, $\frac{2\pi}{3}=120^{\circ}$ and $\frac{4\pi}{3}=240^{\circ}$. Only $\frac{7\pi}{6}=210^{\circ}$ matches our total.

Final Answer:
The value is $210^{\circ}$, which equals $\frac{7\pi}{6}$ (option C). \[ \boxed{\dfrac{7\pi}{6}} \]
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