You first say that RA=57.1667. Then later in the problem you use the value 157.1667...what is the actual value of RA? Also, should it be positive or negative? You have a down arrow, so I'm assuming negative?

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You first say that RA=57.1667. Then later in the problem you use the value 157.1667...what is the actual value of RA? Also, should it be positive or negative? You have a down arrow, so I'm assuming negative?

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