Math Problem Statement

Convert the angles of a triangle to radians. α1=35∘41′55′′ , α2=95∘31′18′′ , α3=48∘46′47′′

Express your answers in radians to six significant figures separated by commas.

Solution

To convert the angles of a triangle from degrees, minutes, and seconds to radians, we'll follow these steps:

  1. Convert each angle from degrees, minutes, and seconds to decimal degrees.
  2. Convert the decimal degrees to radians.

Step 1: Convert to Decimal Degrees

  • α1=354155\alpha_1 = 35^\circ 41' 55''
    Decimal degrees:
    35+4160+55360035^\circ + \frac{41'}{60} + \frac{55''}{3600}
  • α2=953118\alpha_2 = 95^\circ 31' 18''
    Decimal degrees:
    95+3160+18360095^\circ + \frac{31'}{60} + \frac{18''}{3600}
  • α3=484647\alpha_3 = 48^\circ 46' 47''
    Decimal degrees:
    48+4660+47360048^\circ + \frac{46'}{60} + \frac{47''}{3600}

Step 2: Convert Decimal Degrees to Radians

To convert from degrees to radians, we use the formula: radians=degrees×π180\text{radians} = \text{degrees} \times \frac{\pi}{180}

Let's calculate each one.The angles of the triangle converted to radians are approximately:

α1=0.623058radians,α2=1.667168radians,α3=0.851367radians\alpha_1 = 0.623058 \, \text{radians}, \, \alpha_2 = 1.667168 \, \text{radians}, \, \alpha_3 = 0.851367 \, \text{radians}

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you convert radians back to degrees?
  2. What is the sum of the angles in radians for any triangle?
  3. Can radians be expressed as a multiple of π\pi instead of decimals?
  4. What is the significance of using radians instead of degrees in trigonometry?
  5. How would you solve a triangle if two angles and one side are given?

Tip: When working with trigonometric functions, using radians instead of degrees often simplifies the mathematics, especially in calculus.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Angle Conversion
Radians and Degrees

Formulas

Decimal Degrees = Degrees + (Minutes/60) + (Seconds/3600)
Radians = Degrees × π / 180

Theorems

Angle Sum Property of a Triangle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12