Evaluate \(\tan^{-1}(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}})\):
Since \(\tan(-\frac{\pi}{6}) = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\), we have \(\tan^{-1}(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}) = -\frac{\pi}{6}\).
Evaluate \(\cot^{-1}(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}})\):
Since \(\cot(\frac{\pi}{3}) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\), we have \(\cot^{-1}(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}) = \frac{\pi}{3}\).
Evaluate \(\tan^{-1}[\sin(-\frac{\pi}{2})]\):
Since \(\sin(-\frac{\pi}{2}) = -1\), we have \(\tan^{-1}[\sin(-\frac{\pi}{2})] = \tan^{-1}(-1)\). Since \(\tan(-\frac{\pi}{4}) = -1\), we have \(\tan^{-1}(-1) = -\frac{\pi}{4}\).
Combine the results:
\(\tan^{-1}(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}})+\cot^{-1}(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}})+\tan^{-1}[\sin(-\frac{\pi}{2})] = -\frac{\pi}{6} + \frac{\pi}{3} - \frac{\pi}{4}\)
Simplify the expression:
To simplify, find a common denominator, which is 12.
\(-\frac{\pi}{6} + \frac{\pi}{3} - \frac{\pi}{4} = -\frac{2\pi}{12} + \frac{4\pi}{12} - \frac{3\pi}{12} = \frac{-2\pi + 4\pi - 3\pi}{12} = \frac{-\pi}{12}\)
Correct Answer: -\(\frac{\pi}{12}\)
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