Math Problem Statement

What is the reference angle for an angle with measure 104°?

Solution

The question asks: What is the reference angle for an angle with measure 104°?


Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Definition of a Reference Angle: The reference angle is the acute angle formed between the terminal side of the given angle and the x-axis. It is always a positive angle between 00^\circ and 9090^\circ.

  2. Angle Position:

    • 104104^\circ lies in the second quadrant because it is between 9090^\circ and 180180^\circ.
  3. Finding the Reference Angle:

    • In the second quadrant, the reference angle is calculated as: Reference Angle=180Given Angle.\text{Reference Angle} = 180^\circ - \text{Given Angle}.
    • Substituting 104104^\circ: Reference Angle=180104=76.\text{Reference Angle} = 180^\circ - 104^\circ = 76^\circ.
  4. Conclusion: The reference angle is 76°.


Correct Answer:

76°

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Tip:

Always check which quadrant the angle is in before calculating the reference angle—each quadrant has a unique formula!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Reference Angles
Angle Measurement
Quadrants

Formulas

Reference Angle = 180° - Given Angle (for angles in the second quadrant)

Theorems

Reference Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10