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Mathematics 30-2 Module 6

Module 6: Sinusoidal Functions

 

In Try This 2 you estimated the size of angles in radians. In Try This 3 you will estimate the size of an angle in degrees given an angle in radians.

 

Try This 3

 

Estimate the size of each angle in degrees and sketch each angle.

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Share 2

 

With a partner or in a group, discuss the following questions based on information from Try This 3.

  1. How is the strategy you used to estimate a radian measure when given degrees similar to the strategy you used to estimate degrees when given a radian measure?
  2. Explain the strategy you used to sketch the angles.

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Recall that 1 rad is approximately 60°.