Table of contents
- 0. Review of College Algebra4h 43m
- 1. Measuring Angles39m
- 2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles2h 5m
- 3. Unit Circle1h 19m
- 4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions1h 19m
- 5. Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Basic Trigonometric Equations1h 41m
- 6. Trigonometric Identities and More Equations2h 34m
- 7. Non-Right Triangles1h 38m
- 8. Vectors2h 25m
- 9. Polar Equations2h 5m
- 10. Parametric Equations1h 6m
- 11. Graphing Complex Numbers1h 7m
1. Measuring Angles
Complementary and Supplementary Angles
Problem 3.4
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionGive an expression that generates all angles coterminal with an angle of π/6 radian. Let n represent any integer.
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Coterminal Angles
Coterminal angles are angles that share the same terminal side when drawn in standard position. They can be found by adding or subtracting full rotations, which in radians is equivalent to adding or subtracting multiples of 2π. For example, an angle of π/6 radians has coterminal angles such as π/6 + 2πn, where n is any integer.
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Radians
Radians are a unit of angular measure used in mathematics, particularly in trigonometry. One radian is defined as the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc whose length is equal to the radius of the circle. This unit is essential for understanding angles in terms of circular motion and is often preferred in calculus and higher mathematics.
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Integer Representation
In the context of generating coterminal angles, 'n' represents any integer, which can be positive, negative, or zero. This allows for the generation of an infinite number of angles that are coterminal with the given angle. The use of integers ensures that all possible rotations, both clockwise and counterclockwise, are accounted for in the expression.
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