Question

Evaluate csc(-315°).

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{2}{\sqrt{2} } = \sqrt{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Notice from the attached image that -315 degrees is the same as 45 degrees.

Recall as well that the csc function is defined as the reciprocal of the sine function: $csc(x)=\frac{1}{sin(x)}$

Then, you need to evaluate $\frac{1}{sin(45)} = 1/\frac{\sqrt{2} }{2} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{2} } =\sqrt{2}$