Math Problem Statement

Convert the following degree measure to radian measure: 58° 20'.

Solution

To convert 582058^\circ 20' (degrees and minutes) to radians, we can follow these steps:

  1. Convert the minutes to degrees:
    2020' is part of a degree, and there are 60 minutes in a degree. So, we divide 20 by 60 to convert it into degrees: 20=2060=0.333320' = \frac{20}{60} = 0.3333^\circ Thus, 5820=58+0.3333=58.333358^\circ 20' = 58^\circ + 0.3333^\circ = 58.3333^\circ.

  2. Convert degrees to radians:
    To convert from degrees to radians, use the formula: Radians=Degrees×π180\text{Radians} = \text{Degrees} \times \frac{\pi}{180} Substituting 58.333358.3333^\circ into the formula: Radians=58.3333×π180=1.0181 radians\text{Radians} = 58.3333 \times \frac{\pi}{180} = 1.0181 \text{ radians}

So, 582058^\circ 20' is approximately 1.01811.0181 radians.

Would you like further clarification or details on any part of this process?

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Tip: Always remember that 180180^\circ equals π\pi radians, which is the key conversion factor between degrees and radians!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Angle Conversion

Formulas

Radians = Degrees × (π / 180)
Degrees = Minutes / 60

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12