Example: Inverse Trigonometric Functions

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Use inverse trigonometric functions to get the value, in radians, of various trigonometric functions.

1. Symbolically evaluate functions sin and cos.

2. Use the returned values to symbolically evaluate functions acos and asin.

The returned values are in radians.

3. Evaluate the same functions numerically.

4. Repeat this comparison for functions cot, acot, sec, asec, csc and acsc using different values.

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