Math Problem Statement

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to analyze the given conditions and determine the value of angle α\alpha.

Problem Translation: In a 2022 Jiangxi Province mid-term exam question, it's given that the vertices of angle α\alpha and 180α180^\circ - \alpha are at the origin. If the terminal sides of these angles are on the non-negative x-axis and the terminal sides coincide, and 450<α<720450^\circ < \alpha < 720^\circ, then α=\alpha = (in degrees).

Steps to Solve:

  1. Angles on the Non-negative X-axis:

    • The angles whose terminal sides lie on the non-negative x-axis are multiples of 360360^\circ. Specifically, for α\alpha within the range 450<α<720450^\circ < \alpha < 720^\circ, we need to check the angles that are multiples of 360360^\circ plus some multiple of 180180^\circ.
  2. Range Adjustment:

    • The range 450<α<720450^\circ < \alpha < 720^\circ can be simplified by subtracting 360360^\circ from α\alpha since angles are periodic with a period of 360360^\circ. So we look at the effective angle within the range 90<α<36090^\circ < \alpha < 360^\circ.
  3. Checking Values:

    • If α\alpha is between 450450^\circ and 720720^\circ, the angles to check would be:
      • 450360=90450^\circ - 360^\circ = 90^\circ
      • 720360=360720^\circ - 360^\circ = 360^\circ
  4. Verification:

    • The angle 9090^\circ does not satisfy as its terminal side does not lie on the non-negative x-axis.
    • The angle 360360^\circ satisfies the condition since its terminal side lies on the non-negative x-axis.

Therefore, we need to adjust back for the given range:

Conclusion:

  • Since 360360^\circ corresponds to 450450^\circ to 720720^\circ, we need to account for a multiple of 360360^\circ:
    • So, α=540\alpha = 540^\circ as it is within the given range and the terminal side lies on the non-negative x-axis.

Hence, α=540\alpha = 540^\circ.

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Here are some questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you determine the terminal side of an angle?
  2. Why are angles considered periodic?
  3. How can you convert degrees to radians?
  4. What are the characteristics of angles in different quadrants?
  5. How do you find the reference angle of a given angle?

Tip: Always remember to simplify the range of the angle by using the periodicity of 360360^\circ when dealing with problems involving large angles.