Cosecant of 165 Degrees

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Theorem

$\csc 165 \degrees = \csc \dfrac {11 \pi} {12} = \sqrt 6 + \sqrt 2$

where $\csc$ denotes cosecant.


Proof

\(\ds \csc 165 \degrees\) \(=\) \(\ds \map \csc {180 \degrees - 15 \degrees}\)
\(\ds \) \(=\) \(\ds \csc 15 \degrees\) Cosecant of Supplementary Angle
\(\ds \) \(=\) \(\ds \sqrt 6 + \sqrt 2\) Cosecant of 15 Degrees

$\blacksquare$


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