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If \(\theta=\cos^{-1}\left(-\dfrac{3}{5}\right)\), what is the value of \(\sin\theta\)?

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Correct answer: \(\dfrac{4}{5}\)

From \(\cos\theta=-\dfrac{3}{5}\) and \(\sin^2\theta+\cos^2\theta=1\) we get \(\sin^2\theta=1-\dfrac{9}{25}=\dfrac{16}{25}\), so \(\sin\theta=\pm\dfrac{4}{5}\). Since \(\theta=\cos^{-1}(\ldots)\) lies in \([0,\pi]\) and \(\cos\theta<0\) places \(\theta\) in the second quadrant where sine is positive, \(\sin\theta=\dfrac{4}{5}\). Closest trap is \(-\dfrac{4}{5}\) from ignoring the quadrant sign. Exam tip: always use the principal range of inverse cosine and the identity \(\sin^2+\cos^2=1\).

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Inverse-Trigonometric-FunctionsTrigonometryArccosPythagorean-IdentityQuadrantsPrincipal Value BranchInverse Trigonometric FunctionsMathematics

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