Help Solving Precalculus Homework Problems

Since 3= 1.732... < 2, \sqrt{3}/2= 0.866...< 1. Since 0.866... is between 0 and 1, there does exist an angle, call it x, in the first quadrant such that sin(x)= \sqrt{3}/2. That is, x= 30 degrees. Since sin(x)= sin(180- x) and cos(x)= sqrt(1- sin^2(x)), cos(30)= cos(150)= -1/2. That is, x= 150 degrees. Since cos(x)= cos(360- x), cos(30)= cos(330)= 1/
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I need help with how to solve these problems on my homework. If you don't know how to do them all then just write the number of the one you know. Thanks so much.

1. arcsin(√3 / 2)=
2. sin^-1(- √2 / 2)=
3. arcos(- 1/2)=
4. tan^-1(√3 / 3)=
5. sin(arctan 3/ 4)=
6. If the sun is 30degrees above the horizon, find the length of a shadow cast by a silo that is 60 feet tall.
 
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Welcome to PF!

Hi doodlebug003! Welcome to PF! :wink:

Show us what you've tried, and where you're stuck, and then we'll know how to help.

Start with 1. and 2. :smile:
 
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1. arcsin(√3 / 2)=
assclown said:
there is no arcsine for number 1. Domain of arc sine -1,1

:smile: :smile: :smile:

get some sleep! :zzz:​
 
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assclown said:
there is no arcsine for number 1. Domain of arc sine -1,1
Since 3< 4, [itex]\sqrt{3}< 2[/itex] and [itex]\sqrt{3}/2< 1[/itex].
 

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