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Show that f(x) = tan–1(sin x + cos x) is a decreasing function on the interval (π/4, π /2).

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Given as f(x) = tan–1(sin x + cos x)

As given

x ∈ (π/4,π/2)

cos x - sin x < 0; here cosine values are smaller than sine values for same angle 

((cos x - sin x)/2(1 + sin x cos x)) < 0

f'(x) < 0

Thus, condition for f'(x) to be decreasing 

Hence, f(x) is decreasing on interval (π/4,π/2)

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