Which number is IRRATIONAL?
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Exponents have the highest priority, so we evaluate 3 cubed first:
Next, we have to solve parenthesis first: we have 27-8 = 19, so the expression becomes
Multiplications and divisions have the same priority, so we perform them as they appear: , so the expression becomes
When you are asked what is the sin of π/6, or 30 degrees, you would look at the special triangle (30-60-90) to see that sin, or opposite over hypotenuse, of π/6 is 1/2. Arcsin, or csc, will present you with the ratio, 1/2, and ask for the angle. It's essentially working the question backwards.