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Question 1032309: I can't figure this type of trig question; evaluate inverse trig function when the number in the parenthesis is negative. I can get the answer when it is not negative inside the parenthesis. Help please!
Example: sin^-1 * (negative of the square root of two divided by two)
thanks.

Answer by ikleyn(52835)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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I can't figure this type of trig question; evaluate inverse trig function when the number in the parenthesis is negative. I can get the answer when it is not negative inside the parenthesis. Help please!
Example: sin^-1 * (negative of the square root of two divided by two)
thanks.
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 = -45°  or  .


In general,  = .


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