Angles from the positive x-axis

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The discussion revolves around determining an angle from the positive x-axis based on an inverse sine value of 59.1 degrees. Participants are exploring how to express this angle in relation to standard position angles in trigonometry.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are questioning whether to use 360-59.1 or 180-59.1 to express the angle from the positive x-axis. There is also a request for clarification on the context of the angle and its reference direction.

Discussion Status

Some participants are providing guidance on interpreting the angle's reference direction and its relationship to the x-axis. Multiple interpretations of the angle's position are being explored, but no consensus has been reached.

Contextual Notes

There is a noted ambiguity regarding the reference direction for the angle of 59.1 degrees, as well as the need for additional context to clarify the problem setup.

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Homework Statement


In the problem sin-1 is 59.1. I have to give it from the positive x axis.


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Would it be 360-59.1? or 180-59.1?

Thank you very much
 
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Try to give some more information. "sin-1 is 59.1" doesn't make sense.
 
Sorry. I have inverse sine as 59.1, but I need to give it in the form of the positive x-axis? Would I need to take 180-59.1?

Thank you
 
So you need to find a direction of a vector in your probelme and you have computed that that vector has an angle of 59.1 with something. What is that something, and in which side of that something is the 59.1 angle.

If 59.1 would be in a clockwise direction away from the negative x-axis your answer would be right.
 
Thank you very much
 

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