Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

For a fixed real number kk with ∣k∣<1|k|<1, define the function F(x)=arcsin⁡(kx)+arccos⁡(kx)F(x)=\arcsin(kx)+\arccos(kx) with domain ∣kx∣≤1|kx|\le 1. (a) Show that F′(x)=0F'(x)=0 for every xx in the domain. (b) Compute F(0)F(0) and thus determine the constant value taken by F(x)F(x) for all admissible xx. Explain your reasoning clearly.

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