How do you find the reference angle for the angle 317 degrees?

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Fleur
Jul 26, 2017

#43°#

Explanation:

A reference angle is the angle between the #x#-axis and the terminal side of the angle. It is always positive.

If you drew the angle in standard position, the terminal side would lie in Quadrant #IV#. Thus, you could find the reference angle by subtracting it from #360°#.

#360° - 317° = 43°#

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