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Trigonometry 2.3: Radians and the unit circle

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You’ll learn

  • Solve trig equations over 0 ≤ A ≤ 2π working directly in radians
  • Use the radian quadrant formulas: π − ref, π + ref, 2π − ref
  • Add and subtract fractions of π with a common denominator (π + π/6 = 7π/6)
  • Read the domain to pick the unit: 2π means radians, 360° means degrees

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