Math  /  Trigonometry

QuestionFind the reference angle for 41π12\frac{41 \pi}{12}.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. The angle is given in radians.
2. Reference angles are always positive and are the smallest angle between the terminal side of the given angle and the x-axis.
3. A full circle in radians is 2π2\pi.

STEP 2

1. Convert the given angle to an equivalent angle within 00 to 2π2\pi.
2. Determine the quadrant of the angle.
3. Calculate the reference angle based on the quadrant.

STEP 3

First, we need to find an equivalent angle within 00 to 2π2\pi. Since 41π12\frac{41\pi}{12} is greater than 2π2\pi, we subtract 2π2\pi until the angle is within the desired range.

STEP 4

Calculate 2π2\pi in terms of twelfths:
2π=24π12 2\pi = \frac{24\pi}{12}
Subtract 2π2\pi from 41π12\frac{41\pi}{12}:
41π1224π12=17π12 \frac{41\pi}{12} - \frac{24\pi}{12} = \frac{17\pi}{12}

STEP 5

Determine the quadrant of 17π12\frac{17\pi}{12}. Since 17π12\frac{17\pi}{12} is greater than π\pi but less than 3π2\frac{3\pi}{2}, it lies in the third quadrant.

STEP 6

In the third quadrant, the reference angle is calculated as the angle minus π\pi.
17π12π=17π1212π12=5π12 \frac{17\pi}{12} - \pi = \frac{17\pi}{12} - \frac{12\pi}{12} = \frac{5\pi}{12}
The reference angle for 41π12\frac{41\pi}{12} is:
5π12 \boxed{\frac{5\pi}{12}}

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