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PRE – CALCULUS

REFERENCE ANGLE
The reference angle is the angle

that the given angle makes with

the x – axis. Regardless of where

the angle ends, the reference angle

measures closest distance of the

terminal side to the x – axis.


REFERENCE ANGLE
REFERENCE ANGLE
REFERENCE ANGLE
REFERENCE ANGLE
The table summarizes how to find the
reference angle if the given angle 𝜽 < 𝟑𝟔𝟎°.

If the given Reference


angle 𝜽 is in angle 𝜽𝒓 is
quadrant

I 𝜃
II 180° − 𝜃
III 𝜃 − 180°
IV 360° − 𝜃
EXAMPLE:
Find the reference angle of the
following.

1. 250°
2.330°
3.- 60°
4.145°
5.830°
SEATWORK!
SEATWORK!
1. 616°
2. 914°
3. 112°
4.77°
5. 1022°
THANK YOU!

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