Question 1: Convert degrees to radians
To convert degrees to radians, you can use the conversion factor:
\[
1 \text{ degree} = \frac{\pi}{180} \text{ radians}
\]
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Convert 150° to radians: \[ 150° = 150 \times \frac{\pi}{180} = \frac{150\pi}{180} = \frac{5\pi}{6} \text{ radians} \]
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Convert 40° to radians: \[ 40° = 40 \times \frac{\pi}{180} = \frac{40\pi}{180} = \frac{2\pi}{9} \text{ radians} \]
Question 2: Convert radians to degrees
To convert radians to degrees, you can use the conversion factor:
\[
1 \text{ radian} = \frac{180}{\pi} \text{ degrees}
\]
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Convert \( \frac{5\pi}{4} \) to degrees: \[ \frac{5\pi}{4} = \frac{5\pi}{4} \times \frac{180}{\pi} = \frac{5 \times 180}{4} = \frac{900}{4} = 225° \]
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Convert \( \frac{\pi}{5} \) to degrees: \[ \frac{\pi}{5} = \frac{\pi}{5} \times \frac{180}{\pi} = \frac{180}{5} = 36° \]
Final Answers
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Degrees to Radians:
- \( 150° = \frac{5\pi}{6} \) radians
- \( 40° = \frac{2\pi}{9} \) radians
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Radians to Degrees:
- \( \frac{5\pi}{4} = 225° \)
- \( \frac{\pi}{5} = 36° \)