Math  /  Trigonometry

QuestionFind the measure of a positive angle coterminal with 540-540^{\circ}. \square

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. Coterminal angles differ by full rotations of 360 360^\circ .
2. We need to find a positive angle coterminal with 540 -540^\circ .

STEP 2

1. Determine the equivalent positive angle.
2. Adjust the angle to be within the standard 0 0^\circ to 360 360^\circ range.

STEP 3

To find a coterminal angle, we add or subtract 360 360^\circ until the angle is positive. Start with the given angle:
540 -540^\circ

STEP 4

Add 360 360^\circ to 540 -540^\circ to find a coterminal angle:
540+360=180 -540^\circ + 360^\circ = -180^\circ

STEP 5

The result is still negative, so add 360 360^\circ again:
180+360=180 -180^\circ + 360^\circ = 180^\circ

STEP 6

Verify that the angle 180 180^\circ is within the standard range of 0 0^\circ to 360 360^\circ . Since it is, this is the positive coterminal angle.
The measure of a positive angle coterminal with 540 -540^\circ is:
180 \boxed{180^\circ}

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