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
Radians
Problem 25c
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionConvert each degree measure to radians. Leave answers as multiples of π. See Examples 1(a) and 1(b). ―900°
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Degree and Radian Measures
Degrees and radians are two units for measuring angles. A full circle is 360 degrees, which is equivalent to 2π radians. To convert degrees to radians, the formula used is: radians = degrees × (π/180). Understanding this relationship is essential for converting angle measures accurately.
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Conversion Formula
The conversion formula from degrees to radians is crucial for solving problems involving angle measures. Specifically, to convert an angle in degrees to radians, multiply the degree measure by π and divide by 180. This formula allows for the straightforward transformation of angles, which is often necessary in trigonometric calculations.
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Multiples of π
When converting angles to radians, it is common to express the result as a multiple of π. This means that the final answer will be in the form of kπ, where k is a rational number. This format is preferred in mathematics as it provides a precise representation of the angle in relation to the unit circle, facilitating further calculations.
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