SOLUTION: Express 60° in radian as a multiple ofπ

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Question 1062185: Express 60° in radian as a multiple ofπ
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There are 2pi radians in one full circle (360 degrees). The word radian is derived from "radius". How many radii does it take to go around a circle? +2pi+ of them of course.
So +2pi+=+360+degrees+
+60+%2A+2pi%2F360+ = +2pi%2F6+ = +pi%2F3+ or you could write +%281%2F3%29pi+ if you'd like.