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Compare an angle having a measure of 120° with that of an angle whose measure is 5(pi) / 6 radians

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Answer: To compare the angles, write them in terms of the same unit of measure.

Convert 120 degrees to 2(pi)/3 radians, or convert 5(pi)/6 radians to 150 degrees

120 degrees is smaller than 5(pi)/6 radians.

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Answer:

To compare the angles, write them in terms of the same unit of measure.

Convert 120 degrees to 2(pi)/3 radians, or convert 5(pi)/6 radians to 150 degrees

120 degrees is smaller than 5(pi)/6 radians.

Explanation:

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