Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 6 - Section 6.3 - Trigonometric Functions of Angles - 6.3 Exercises - Page 499: 29

Answer

Exact value of $\csc (-\frac{5\pi}{6})= -2$

Work Step by Step

To find exact value of $\csc (-\frac{5\pi}{6})$, let's find its reference angle first. As $ -\frac{5\pi}{6}$ terminates in quadrant III - The reference angle = $(-\frac{5\pi}{6}) + \pi$ = $\frac{\pi}{6}$ As $ (-\frac{5\pi}{6})$ terminates in quadrant III, its $\csc$ will be negative. Therefore by reference angle theorem- $\csc (- \frac{5\pi}{6})$ = $-\csc\frac{\pi}{6}$ = $-2$
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