1. 6.1 Radian and Degree Measure
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6.1 Radian and Degree Measure
Today we will learn the following topics:
Terminology used to describe angles
Degree measure of an angle
Radian measure of an angle
Converting between radian and degree measure

2. 6.1 Radian and Degree Measure
Angles
Trigonometry: measurement of triangles
Angle Measure

3. 6.1 Radian and Degree Measure
Standard Position
Vertex at origin
The initial side of an angle in standard position is always located on the positive x-axis.

4. 6.1 Radian and Degree Measure
Positive and negative angles
When sketching angles, always use an arrow to show direction.

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Measuring Angles
The measure of an angle is determined by the amount of rotation from the initial side to the terminal side.
There are two common ways to measure angles, in degrees and in radians.
We’ll start with degrees, denoted by the symbol º.
One degree (1º) is equivalent to a rotation of of one revolution.

6. 6.1 Radian and Degree Measure
Classifying Angles
Angles are often classified according to the quadrant in which their terminal sides lie.
Ex1: Name the quadrant in which each angle lies.
50º
208º II I
-75º III IV
Quadrant 1
Quadrant 3
Quadrant 4

7. Radian Measure A second way to measure angles is in radians.
Another way of measuring angles
Convenient because major measurements of a circle (circumference, area, etc.) are involve pi
Radians result in easier numbers to use

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Radian Measure

9. 6.1 Radian and Degree Measure
Conversions Between Degrees and Radians
To convert degrees to radians, multiply degrees by
To convert radians to degrees, multiply radians by

10. Examples:

11. Ex 5. Convert the degrees to radian measure.
60
30
-54
-118
45

12. Ex 6. Convert the radians to degrees.
a) b) c) d)

13. Class Work Convert from degrees to radians. 54 -300
Convert from radians to degrees. 3. 4.