Evaluate each of the following:

Now first of the principal value of

cosec^–1

Let cosec^–1 = y

⇒ cosec y =

= cosec

The range of principal value of cosec^–1 is –{0}

and cosec

Therefore, the principal value of cosec^–1 is …(1)

Now, the value of cot^–1(–1)

Let cot^–1(–1) = y

⇒ cot y = –1

= – cot = 1

= cot

= cot

The range of principal value of cot^–1is (0, π)

and cot = –1

Therefore, the principal value of cot^–1(–1) is …(2)

From (1) and (2) we can write the given equation as

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