Cosecant of 150 Degrees

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Theorem

$\csc 150 \degrees = \csc \dfrac {5 \pi} 6 = \sqrt 2$

where $\csc$ denotes cosecant.


Proof

\(\ds \csc 150 \degrees\) \(=\) \(\ds \map \csc {180 \degrees - 30 \degrees}\)
\(\ds \) \(=\) \(\ds \csc 30 \degrees\) Cosecant of Supplementary Angle
\(\ds \) \(=\) \(\ds 2\) Cosecant of $30 \degrees$

$\blacksquare$


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