Parity of inverse trigonometric functions

In summary, the conversation discusses the parity of trigonometric functions and their inverses when input into "wolfram google". The comparison shows that sin, tan, cot, csc, and arcsin have odd parity, while cos, sec, and arctan have even parity. The question is then raised about the parity of arccos, arccosh, arcsec, and arcsech. The summary concludes by stating that since inverse functions must be 1-1, they cannot be even. To find the inverse of a trig function, it must be restricted to an interval where it is 1-1.
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When I place the trigonometric functions in the "wolfram google", it informs the parity of the function, so,

sin(x), sinh(x) -> odd
cos(x), cosh(x) -> even
tan(x), tanh(x) -> odd
cot(x), coth(x) -> odd
sec(x), sech(x) -> even
csc(x), csch(x) -> odd

arcsin(x), arcsinh(x) -> odd
arccos(x), arccosh(x) -> ?
arctan(x), arctanh(x) -> odd
arccot(x), arccoth(x) -> odd
arcsec(x), arcsech(x) -> ?
arccsc(x), arccsch(x) -> odd

with base in this comparison above, is correct to attribute a parity for arccos(x), arccosh(x), arcsec(x) and arcsech(x) as being even?
 
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In order to have an inverse, a function must be 1-1, hence it's inverse is also 1-1. In general, therefore, an inverse function cannot be even.

To get the inverse of a trig function, the function is restricted to an interval where it is 1-1. For arcsin, this is [-π/2, π/2] and for cos [0, π] etc.
 
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1. What is the definition of parity in mathematics?

In mathematics, parity refers to the property of a function or expression being even or odd. An even function is symmetric about the y-axis, meaning that its values are the same when reflected across the y-axis. An odd function is symmetric about the origin, meaning that its values are the same when reflected across the origin.

2. Are inverse trigonometric functions always even or odd?

No, inverse trigonometric functions do not always have a specific parity. The parity of an inverse trigonometric function depends on the parity of the corresponding trigonometric function. For example, the inverse sine function is odd because the sine function is odd, while the inverse tangent function is even because the tangent function is even.

3. How does the parity of inverse trigonometric functions affect their graphs?

The parity of an inverse trigonometric function affects the symmetry of its graph. If the inverse trigonometric function is odd, its graph will be symmetric about the origin. If the inverse trigonometric function is even, its graph will be symmetric about the y-axis. This means that the graph of an odd inverse trigonometric function will have rotational symmetry, while the graph of an even inverse trigonometric function will have reflective symmetry.

4. Can an inverse trigonometric function have both even and odd values?

No, an inverse trigonometric function cannot have both even and odd values. This is because the parity of an inverse trigonometric function is determined by the parity of the corresponding trigonometric function. Since a trigonometric function can only have one parity, its inverse function will also have the same parity.

5. How can knowing the parity of inverse trigonometric functions be useful in solving equations?

Knowing the parity of inverse trigonometric functions can be helpful in solving equations because it allows us to simplify the equations by using symmetry. For example, if we have an even inverse trigonometric function on one side of the equation, we can use this symmetry to solve for the unknown variable. This can help to reduce the complexity of the equations and make them easier to solve.

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