Math Problem Statement

Find the reference angle θ' of an angle that measures 23π/6.

Solution

To find the reference angle θ\theta' for an angle that measures 23π6\frac{23\pi}{6}, we can follow these steps:

  1. Convert the angle to an equivalent angle within 00 to 2π2\pi: Since 23π6\frac{23\pi}{6} is greater than 2π2\pi, we can find an equivalent angle by subtracting 2π2\pi until we’re within 0θ<2π0 \leq \theta < 2\pi.

    2π2\pi in terms of sixths is 12π6\frac{12\pi}{6}, so: 23π612π6=11π6\frac{23\pi}{6} - \frac{12\pi}{6} = \frac{11\pi}{6} So, 23π6\frac{23\pi}{6} is equivalent to 11π6\frac{11\pi}{6}.

  2. Determine the reference angle θ\theta': The angle 11π6\frac{11\pi}{6} is in the fourth quadrant, where reference angles are calculated as 2πθ2\pi - \theta. θ=2π11π6=12π611π6=π6\theta' = 2\pi - \frac{11\pi}{6} = \frac{12\pi}{6} - \frac{11\pi}{6} = \frac{\pi}{6}

Therefore, the reference angle θ\theta' for 23π6\frac{23\pi}{6} is π6\frac{\pi}{6}.

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Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. How do you find the reference angle for 17π4\frac{17\pi}{4}?
  2. What is the reference angle for an angle measuring 7π3-\frac{7\pi}{3}?
  3. How can you convert an angle in degrees to a reference angle?
  4. What is the reference angle for 5π3\frac{5\pi}{3}?
  5. How would you determine the quadrant of an angle given in radians?

Tip: Remember that reference angles are always positive and fall between 00 and π2\frac{\pi}{2}.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Reference Angles
Radians
Quadrants

Formulas

Reference angle for angles in radians
Equivalent angle within 0 to 2π

Theorems

Reference angle calculation for angles in different quadrants

Suitable Grade Level

High School (Grades 10-12)