If sin⁻¹x + sin⁻¹y = π/2, then x² + y² equals:
If sin⁻¹x + sin⁻¹y = π/2, then x² + y² equals:
- A. 0
- B. 1
- C. 2
- D. 1/2
Answer: B) 1
Explanation: Let sin⁻¹x = θ, then sin⁻¹y = π/2 − θ. So y = sin(π/2 − θ) = cos θ = √(1 − x²). Squaring, y² = 1 − x² → x² + y² = 1.
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