MCQ
Find the value of $\cot \left(\tan ^{-1} a+\cot ^{-1} a\right)$
  • A
    $\frac{\pi}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{\pi}{4}$
  • $0$
  • D
    $\frac{\pi}{2}$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$0$
c
$\cot \left(\tan ^{-1} a+\cot ^{-1} a\right)$

$=\cot \left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)$

$=0$

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