Math Problem Statement

Find the reference angle for a rotation of start fraction, 5, pi, divided by, 6, end fraction65π​.

Solution

To find the reference angle for a rotation of 5π6\frac{5\pi}{6} radians, we need to follow these steps:

  1. Identify the quadrant: 5π6\frac{5\pi}{6} is between π/2\pi/2 (90°) and π\pi (180°), so it's in the second quadrant.

  2. Find the reference angle: The reference angle is the smallest angle between the terminal side of the given angle and the x-axis. For angles in the second quadrant, the reference angle is calculated by subtracting the given angle from π\pi.

    Reference Angle=πGiven Angle\text{Reference Angle} = \pi - \text{Given Angle} Reference Angle=π5π6\text{Reference Angle} = \pi - \frac{5\pi}{6} Reference Angle=6π65π6\text{Reference Angle} = \frac{6\pi}{6} - \frac{5\pi}{6} Reference Angle=π6\text{Reference Angle} = \frac{\pi}{6}

So, the reference angle for 5π6\frac{5\pi}{6} is π6\frac{\pi}{6}.

Would you like more details or have any further questions about reference angles?


Here are some related questions for further learning:

  1. How do reference angles work in other quadrants?
  2. What is the reference angle for 7π4\frac{7\pi}{4}?
  3. How do you convert between radians and degrees?
  4. What is the significance of the reference angle in trigonometry?
  5. How would you find the reference angle for an angle greater than 2π2\pi?

Tip: Remember that reference angles are always positive and are always less than π\pi.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Reference Angles
Quadrants

Formulas

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

Theorems

Reference Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12