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Understanding Reference Angles in Pre-Calculus

The reference angle is the angle that a given angle makes with the x-axis, regardless of where the angle ends. The reference angle measures the closest distance of the terminal side to the x-axis. The table summarizes how to find the reference angle if the given angle is less than 360 degrees: if the angle is in quadrant I, the reference angle is the same as the given angle; if quadrant II, the reference angle is 180 degrees minus the given angle; if quadrant III, the reference angle is the given angle minus 180 degrees; if quadrant IV, the reference angle is 360 degrees minus the given angle.

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Understanding Reference Angles in Pre-Calculus

The reference angle is the angle that a given angle makes with the x-axis, regardless of where the angle ends. The reference angle measures the closest distance of the terminal side to the x-axis. The table summarizes how to find the reference angle if the given angle is less than 360 degrees: if the angle is in quadrant I, the reference angle is the same as the given angle; if quadrant II, the reference angle is 180 degrees minus the given angle; if quadrant III, the reference angle is the given angle minus 180 degrees; if quadrant IV, the reference angle is 360 degrees minus the given angle.

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PRE – CALCULUS

REFERENCE ANGLE
The reference angle is the angle

that the given angle makes with

the x – axis. Regardless of where

the angle ends, the reference angle

measures closest distance of the

terminal side to the x – axis.


REFERENCE ANGLE
REFERENCE ANGLE
REFERENCE ANGLE
REFERENCE ANGLE
The table summarizes how to find the
reference angle if the given angle 𝜽 < 𝟑𝟔𝟎°.

If the given Reference


angle 𝜽 is in angle 𝜽𝒓 is
quadrant

I 𝜃
II 180° − 𝜃
III 𝜃 − 180°
IV 360° − 𝜃
EXAMPLE:
Find the reference angle of the
following.

1. 250°
2.330°
3.- 60°
4.145°
5.830°
SEATWORK!
SEATWORK!
1. 616°
2. 914°
3. 112°
4.77°
5. 1022°
THANK YOU!

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