Math Problem Statement

Find the reference angle of 200°

Solution

To find the reference angle of 200200^\circ, follow these steps:

  1. Determine which quadrant the angle is in:

    • Angles between 180180^\circ and 270270^\circ lie in the third quadrant.
    • Since 200200^\circ is between 180180^\circ and 270270^\circ, it is in the third quadrant.
  2. Calculate the reference angle: The reference angle in the third quadrant is found by subtracting the given angle from 180180^\circ. This formula is: Reference angle=θ180\text{Reference angle} = \theta - 180^\circ So: Reference angle=200180=20\text{Reference angle} = 200^\circ - 180^\circ = 20^\circ

Thus, the reference angle for 200200^\circ is 20\boxed{20^\circ}.


Would you like further details on reference angles or any other questions? Here are some related questions to explore:

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  2. What is the reference angle for 350350^\circ?
  3. How do reference angles relate to trigonometric functions?
  4. How do you convert a negative angle to its reference angle?
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Tip: For angles greater than 360360^\circ, subtract 360360^\circ to find the equivalent angle in the first revolution before applying the reference angle method.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Reference Angles
Quadrants

Formulas

Reference angle = θ - 180° (for angles in the third quadrant)

Theorems

Reference angle theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12