Rearrangeing Inverse Hyperbolic functions

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The discussion revolves around rearranging the equation coshy^2 - sinhy^2 = 1 to isolate coshy^2. The user initially arrives at coshy^2 = 1 + Sinhy^2, while the book presents it as coshy^2 = Sinhy^2 + 1. Both expressions are mathematically equivalent, as confirmed by using the definitions of sinhy and coshy. The user seeks clarity on the rearrangement process, suspecting a deeper reasoning behind the book’s format. Ultimately, both forms yield the same result, highlighting the flexibility in mathematical expression.
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Hi,

My brain is not working today. So can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong.

(^2 = squared)

coshy^2 - sinhy^2 = 1, how do I rearrange this for coshy^2

I keep getting: coshy^2 = 1 + Sinhy^2

The book that I'm looking at has it this way: coshy^2 = Sinhy^2 + 1

Thanks

Obs
 
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Time for brain overhaul. Both expressions evaluate the same.
 
Observables said:
Hi,

My brain is not working today. So can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong.

(^2 = squared)

coshy^2 - sinhy^2 = 1, how do I rearrange this for coshy^2

I keep getting: coshy^2 = 1 + Sinhy^2

The book that I'm looking at has it this way: coshy^2 = Sinhy^2 + 1

Thanks

Obs

Hey observables and welcome to the forums.

The easiest way to find if the book is right (ie coshy^2 - sinhy^2 = 1) is to just use the definition of sinhy and coshy.

sinhy = 1/2 (e^x - e^-x)
coshy = 1/2(e^x + e^-x)

so sinhy^2 = 1/4 [e^2x - 2 + e^-2x)
coshy^2 = 1/4(e^2x + 2 - e^-2x)

coshy^2 - sinhy^2 = 1/2 - (-1/2) = 1
 
SteamKing said:
Time for brain overhaul. Both expressions evaluate the same.

Hi,

I realized that, but I couldn't figure out how the book was doing the rearranging. I've been differentiating a few Inverse Hyperbolic functions, and I thought the reason that the book rearranged differently to me was that somewhere down the line it would become clear why it was done.

Obs.
 
chiro said:
Hey observables and welcome to the forums.

The easiest way to find if the book is right (ie coshy^2 - sinhy^2 = 1) is to just use the definition of sinhy and coshy.

sinhy = 1/2 (e^x - e^-x)
coshy = 1/2(e^x + e^-x)

so sinhy^2 = 1/4 [e^2x - 2 + e^-2x)
coshy^2 = 1/4(e^2x + 2 - e^-2x)

coshy^2 - sinhy^2 = 1/2 - (-1/2) = 1

Hi Chiro,

Thanks for the info.

Obs.
 
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