Find the exact value of each real number y if it exists. Do not use a calculator.
y = sin⁻¹ (―1)

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Recall that the function \( \sin^{-1}(x) \), also known as arcsine, gives the angle \( y \) whose sine is \( x \), with the principal value range \( -\frac{\pi}{2} \leq y \leq \frac{\pi}{2} \).

Set up the equation \( y = \sin^{-1}(-1) \), which means \( \sin(y) = -1 \).

Identify the angle \( y \) within the principal range where the sine value is \( -1 \).

Recall the unit circle values: sine equals \( -1 \) at \( y = -\frac{\pi}{2} \) (or \( 270^\circ \) if considering degrees, but we use radians here).

Conclude that the exact value of \( y \) is \( -\frac{\pi}{2} \), since it lies within the principal range of arcsine.

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