Applications of Trig: related acute angles, coordinate plane

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The discussion centers around the applications of trigonometry, specifically related acute angles and their representation on the coordinate plane. Participants are exploring the positioning of the terminal arm of angle A and its corresponding acute angles.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are attempting to identify possible locations for the terminal arm of angle A and discussing the related acute angles. Questions are raised regarding the correctness of their approaches and whether rounding is necessary.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided feedback on each other's attempts, indicating that certain approaches appear correct. There is an ongoing dialogue about rounding conventions, with one participant noting their usual practice of including rounded values.

Contextual Notes

There is mention of a lack of specific instructions regarding rounding, which may influence how participants present their answers.

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Homework Statement


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The Attempt at a Solution


Two possible locations on the coordinate axis for the terminal arm of angle A:
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Two possible values for the measure of angle A and the related acute angle:

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Can someone please tell me if I did this correctly?
 

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Evangeline101 said:

Homework Statement


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Homework Equations



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The Attempt at a Solution


Two possible locations on the coordinate axis for the terminal arm of angle A:
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Two possible values for the measure of angle A and the related acute angle:

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Can someone please tell me if I did this correctly?
That looks good.

Are you instructed to round to the nearest 0.1° ?
 
SammyS said:
Are you instructed to round to the nearest 0.1° ?

No, I haven't been instructed to do so, but I usually put the rounded number in brackets just in case...
 
SammyS said:
That looks good.

Anyway, thanks for verifying my answer :)
 

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