Converting Degrees to Radians: A Quick Guide

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The discussion revolves around converting degrees to radians, specifically focusing on the conversion of 65 degrees. Participants are exploring the relationship between degrees and radians in the context of trigonometric functions.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are attempting to understand the conversion process, questioning how to properly express 65 degrees in radians. Some are exploring the multiplication of degrees by a factor of 2π, while others are discussing the simplification of fractions.

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There is an active exploration of the conversion process, with some participants providing insights into the simplification of the fraction involved. Guidance on reducing the fraction has been noted, although there is no explicit consensus on the best approach yet.

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Participants are reflecting on basic concepts of degree-radian conversion and are acknowledging moments of confusion regarding the process.

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I know that 65° = pi/180 = 13pi / 36. But when I divide 65 / 180° I get. 3261. How would I convert this into 13pi/36 ? I know I am forgetting the basics..
 
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[tex]2\pi = 360^{\circ}[/tex]
 
Do I multiplty 65° into 2pi?
 
Reduce the fraction, of course! 65 and 180 have 5 as a common factor.

[tex]65^{\circ} = \frac{65 \pi}{180} = \frac{65 \pi \div 5}{180 \div 5} = \frac{13 \pi}{36}[/tex]
 
Lol thanks! I was just having a dull moment. :)
 

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