In Exercises 49–59, find the exact value of each expression. Do not use a calculator. csc(-2𝜋/3)

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Recall the definition of cosecant: \(\csc \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta}\).

Use the property of sine for negative angles: \(\sin(-\theta) = -\sin \theta\). So, \(\sin\left(-\frac{2\pi}{3}\right) = -\sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right)\).

Find \(\sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right)\) by recognizing that \(\frac{2\pi}{3}\) is in the second quadrant where sine is positive, and it corresponds to \(\pi - \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{2\pi}{3}\). So, \(\sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right) = \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)\).

Recall the exact value \(\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\), so \(\sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\).

Combine these results to find \(\csc\left(-\frac{2\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{1}{\sin\left(-\frac{2\pi}{3}\right)} = \frac{1}{-\sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right)} = \frac{1}{-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}}\).

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