Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Trigonometric Functions - 6.1 Angles and Their Measure - 6.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 362: 55

Answer

$-90°$

Work Step by Step

To convert from radians to degrees, the measurement in radians must be multiplied by $\frac{180°}{\pi}$. Therefore $-\frac{\pi}{2} \text{ radians}= -\frac{\pi}{2} \times \frac{180°}{\pi}$ $=-\frac{180°}{2}$ $=-90°$
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