The following are all angle measures (in degrees, rounded to the nearest tenth) whose sine is −0.71 .Which is the principal value of arcsin(−0.71) ?Choose 1 answer:(A) −405.2∘(B) −45.2∘(C) 314.8∘(D) 674.8∘
Q. The following are all angle measures (in degrees, rounded to the nearest tenth) whose sine is −0.71 .Which is the principal value of arcsin(−0.71) ?Choose 1 answer:(A) −405.2∘(B) −45.2∘(C) 314.8∘(D) 674.8∘
Define Principal Value: The principal value of arcsin(x) is the value of the inverse sine function that lies in the range −90° to 90°.
Identify Quadrant: Since the sine function is negative in the third and fourth quadrants, and the principal value must be between −90° and 90°, we are looking for an angle in the fourth quadrant.
Calculate Inverse Sine: To find the principal value of arcsin(−0.71), we can use a calculator or inverse sine function to find the angle whose sine is −0.71.
Use Calculator: Using a calculator, we find that arcsin(−0.71)≈−45.2∘.
Determine Principal Value: Therefore, the principal value of arcsin(−0.71) is −45.2∘, which corresponds to option (B).
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