Find the exact value of each expression. sin⁻¹ 1/2

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Recognize that the expression \( \sin^{-1} \frac{1}{2} \) represents the inverse sine (arcsine) function, which gives the angle whose sine is \( \frac{1}{2} \).

Recall the range of the inverse sine function, which is \( \left[ -\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2} \right] \), meaning the angle you find must lie within this interval.

Identify the angle \( \theta \) such that \( \sin \theta = \frac{1}{2} \) within the principal range. Use your knowledge of special angles on the unit circle.

Remember that \( \sin \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{1}{2} \), so \( \theta = \frac{\pi}{6} \) is the angle that satisfies the equation within the allowed range.

Conclude that \( \sin^{-1} \frac{1}{2} = \frac{\pi}{6} \) as the exact value of the expression.

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