Mark M. answered 02/16/21
Retired math prof. Very extensive Precalculus tutoring experience.
-5π/12 = -75°
Since sinx is an odd function, sin(-x) = -sinx.
Using the half angle formula for sine:
-sin(75°) = -sin(150°/2) = -√{(1 - cos150°)/2] = -√((1 +√3/2)/2)