Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 7 - Trigonometry and Periodic Functions - 7.3 Radians and Arc Length - Exercises and Problems for Section 7.3 - Exercises and Problems - Page 284: 7

Answer

$-\frac{3\pi}{2}$ rad.

Work Step by Step

Use the conversion $360^\circ=2\pi \, \textrm{rad.}$ to simplify the expression to $$-270^\circ \cdot \frac{2\pi \, \textrm{rad.}}{360^\circ}=-\frac{3\pi}{2} \, \textrm{rad.}$$
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