Using the principal values of the inverse trigonometric functions, the sum of the maximum and the minimum values of is:
Answer:
Step-by-step solution
Step 1: Identify the domain and properties of inverse trigonometric functions
We know the identity for inverse secant and cosecant functions: . This identity holds true for all in the domain where both functions are defined, which is . This relationship will be crucial for simplifying the given expression.
Step 2: Express one inverse function in terms of the other
From the identity, we can express in terms of . This substitution will allow us to rewrite the given expression in terms of a single variable, making it easier to find its maximum and minimum values.
Step 3: Substitute into the given expression
Now, we substitute the expression for into the given function. Let . The expression becomes .
Step 4: Simplify the expression
Expand the squared term and combine like terms. This simplifies the expression into a quadratic function of .
Step 5: Determine the range of
The principal value range for is excluding . This means can take values from up to , but not exactly .
Step 6: Find the maximum and minimum values of the quadratic function
The function is . This is a parabola opening upwards. Its vertex is at . Since is within the domain of , the minimum value occurs at . The minimum value is . The maximum value occurs at the endpoints of the domain, or . and . Thus, the maximum value is .
Step 7: Calculate the sum of maximum and minimum values
The sum of the maximum and minimum values is .
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