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Draw and label an angle in standard position with negative measure. Then, determine an angle with positive measure that is coterminal with your original angle. Show how to use a general expression for coterminal angles to find the second angle.
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In standard position, the initial side of the angle is along the positive x-axis. A negative measure means we rotate clockwise from the initial side. Let's say we rotate 60 degrees clockwise. This gives us an angle of -60 degrees. Show more…
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