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# Coterminal angle [Solved!]

### My question

find the least positive degree of an angle that is coterminal with an angle of the following measurment.
-205 degrees

1. Angles

### What I've done so far

Drawn plenty of triangles

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find the least positive degree of an angle that is coterminal with an angle of the following measurment.
-205 degrees
Relevant page

<a href="/trigonometric-functions/1-angles.php">1. Angles</a>

What I've done so far

Drawn plenty of triangles

## Re: Coterminal angle

Hello Bridgett

"Co-terminal" just means it shares the same terminal side of the angle. In other words, it is equivalent.

Now, to get you started, think about these similar examples:

(1) -10° is equivalent to 350°.

(2) -60° is equivalent to 300°.

Draw them if you can't see it.

Regards

X

Hello Bridgett

"Co-terminal" just means it shares the same terminal side of the angle. In other words, it is equivalent.

Now, to get you started, think about these similar examples:

(1) -10° is equivalent to 350°.

(2) -60° is equivalent to 300°.

Draw them if you can't see it.

Regards

## Re: Coterminal angle

So it just means 360-205=155°? Why do they have to make it sound so complicated?

X

So it just means 360-205=155°? Why do they have to make it sound so complicated?

## Re: Coterminal angle

Mathematics (tries to be) is an exact science, and precision of language is important. But I agree, too many things are made to sound too complicated!

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Your answer is correct.

Mathematics (tries to be) is an exact science, and precision of language is important. But I agree, too many things are made to sound too complicated!