Which of the following radian measures is equal to 720∘? (The number of degrees of arc in a circle is 360∘. The number of radians of arc in a circle is 2π.)
Q. Which of the following radian measures is equal to 720∘? (The number of degrees of arc in a circle is 360∘. The number of radians of arc in a circle is 2π.)
Set up proportion: To convert degrees to radians, we use the fact that 360 degrees is equal to 2π radians. Therefore, to find the radian measure equivalent to 720 degrees, we set up a proportion.
Cross-multiply: We know that 360 degrees =2π radians. So, we can write the proportion as:(720 degrees)/(360 degrees)=(x radians)/(2π radians)
Isolate x: Now we solve for x by cross-multiplying: 720 degrees×2π radians=x radians×360 degrees
Simplify fraction: Divide both sides by 360 degrees to isolate x:360720×2π=x
Find x: Simplify the fraction 360720, which equals 2:2×2π=x
Final result: Multiply 2 by 2π to find x: 2×2π=4π
Final result: Multiply 2 by 2π to find x: 2×2π=4πSo, the radian measure equivalent to 720 degrees is 4π radians.
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