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Question 463686: HI,
I am stuck, I just cant figure out what to do with this problem. Your help is much appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Q: Give the degree measure of theta.
theta=csc^-1(-2)

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I am stuck, I just cant figure out what to do with this problem. Your help is much appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Q: Give the degree measure of theta.
theta=csc^-1(-2)
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I believe this was meant to be written as,
theta=arc csc(-2)=arc sin (-1/2)
The sin function is negative in quadrants III & IV
The reference angle in these quadrants is 30º
So, theta in standard position=210º and 330º for (0