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How many coterminal representatives of 30° lie in this closed interval?

Read the idea, work independently, then explain what changed.

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TOPIC 01

General angles and radian measure

Build understanding of general angles and radian measure through definitions, contrasting cases and justified applications.

Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

01 / Transfer#Worked example

[-720^{\circ},720^{\circ}]

Skills and prerequisite lessons

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1

Keep degrees and radians distinct and use the definition of angular measure.

Hint 2

Write every coterminal angle as 30°+360°n.

Worked solution

Keep degrees and radians distinct and use the definition of angular measure.
Calculate or simplify this relation.
$-720\le30+360n\le720\Rightarrow -2\le n\le1$
Integer n must satisfy both bounds.

The requested value is 4.

Checks and common pitfalls: Integer n must satisfy both bounds.

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Teacher preparation and assessment

What must be true before using the main rule for general angles and radian measure?
Which representation makes this task easier, and why?
Change one assumption. Does the conclusion survive?

Use general angles and radian measure with explicit angle units and domains.
Directed angles: Positive rotation is anticlockwise; full turns preserve the terminal ray.
Radian definition: Radian measure is arc length divided by radius.
$\theta=s/r$
Close with: conditions → representation → reasoning → check.

Expected reasoning: Positive rotation is anticlockwise; full turns preserve the terminal ray.
Expected reasoning: Radian measure is arc length divided by radius.
Expected correction: The arc and sector formulas require radians.