Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 6 - 6.3 - Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle - 6.3 Exercises - Page 454: 69

Answer

$\frac{8\sqrt{39}}{39}$

Work Step by Step

Given: $\cos\theta=\frac{5}{8}$ $\csc\theta=\frac{1}{\sin\theta}$ $\sin^2\theta+\cos^2\theta=1$ $\sin\theta=\pm\sqrt{1-\cos^2\theta}=\pm\sqrt{1-\left(\frac{5}{8}\right)^2}=\pm\frac{\sqrt{39}}{8}$ In quadrant I sine is positive, so $\sin\theta=\frac{\sqrt{39}}{8}$ $\csc\theta=\frac{1}{\frac{\sqrt{39}}{8}}=\frac{8}{\sqrt{39}}=\frac{8\sqrt{39}}{39}$
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