Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Trigonometric Functions - Section 5.3 Properties of the Trigonometric Functions - 5.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 418: 59

Answer

$-\dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$

Work Step by Step

The sine is an odd function so $\sin{(-\theta)} = - \sin{\theta}$ Thus, $\sin{(-60 ^{\circ})} = - \sin{(60^{\circ})}= \boxed{-\dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{2}}$
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