Use a calculator to find the approximate value of arcsin(0.682)

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radar · Answer

Does your calculator has a button labeled sin^1, might have to use the shift key?

anonymous · Answer

no

radar · Answer

If you don't have a calculator with the inverse sin function, you will have to borrow one or use google.

anonymous · Answer

when i put in the problem i get .750493
and that is not an option

radar · Answer

Using the Google search engine enter this:  Sin^-1 (0.682)

radar · Answer

after pressing "enter" it should show a solution or refer you to a inverse sine calculator.

anonymous · Answer

it did! thanks so much!

radar · Answer

Remember the sine is only positive in Quadrant I and Quadrant II.  What are your choices?

radar · Answer

I may have lead you to an incorrect answer because the way I wrote sin^-1 0.682
Maybe (sin^-1) (0.682)

radar · Answer

I believe the best answer is 43 degrees.