Because then you can replace the variables with the actual value and see of the equation is true.
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
The inverse value of sin⁻¹(A) = Ф° , is sin(Ф) = A
sin(Ф°) = (-√3)/2 THAT MEANS Ф = -60° OR Ф = 300°
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