Problem

Find the exact value of $y$, or state that $y$ is undefined. \[ y=\sin ^{-1}(-1) \] Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. $\sin ^{-1}(-1)=\square$ (Simplify your answer. Type an exact answer, using $\pi$ as needed. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.) B. The answer is undefined.

Solution

Step 1 :The inverse sine function, also known as arcsin, is the inverse function of the sine function. It returns the angle whose sine is a given number. In this case, we are asked to find the angle whose sine is -1.

Step 2 :The sine function takes on the value -1 at an angle of -π/2 (or -90 degrees) in the unit circle. Therefore, the inverse sine of -1 should be -π/2.

Step 3 :Final Answer: \( \sin ^{-1}(-1)=\boxed{-\frac{\pi}{2}} \)

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