Converting Between Degrees and DMS

The video tutorial covers two main problems: converting degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS) to decimal degrees and vice versa. The instructor demonstrates how to perform these conversions using a TI calculator, highlighting the importance of using the correct mode and menu options. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for each conversion process, ensuring that viewers understand how to navigate the calculator's math menu to achieve accurate results.

What are the two main problems discussed in the video?

• Converting between degrees, minutes, seconds and decimal degrees

• Graphing linear functions

• Converting between decimal degrees and radians

• Solving algebraic equations

What is the first step in converting 37 degrees, 28 minutes, and 19 seconds to decimal degrees?

• Go into the math menu and select the degree symbol

• Use a conversion table

• Directly convert using a formula

• Enter the value into a scientific calculator

Which menu option is used to select the minute symbol on the calculator?

• Statistics menu

• Trigonometry menu

• Math menu

• Angle menu

After entering the degrees and minutes, what is the next step to input seconds?

• Use the angle menu

• Select the second symbol from the DMS menu

• Enter the seconds directly

• Use the trigonometry menu

What is the final step to obtain the decimal degree value on the calculator?

• Switch to degree mode

• Use a formula to calculate

• Hit enter after inputting all values

• Press the convert button

What is the initial value given for conversion in the second problem?

• 37 degrees, 28 minutes, 19 seconds

• 76.543 degrees

• 90.123 degrees

• 45 degrees, 15 minutes

Before converting 76.543 degrees, what mode should the calculator be in?

• Graphing mode

• Scientific mode

• Degree mode

• Radian mode

What is the purpose of the DMS menu in the calculator?

• To perform trigonometric calculations

• To convert between different angle measurements

• To solve algebraic equations

• To graph functions

How can you quickly access the DMS option in the calculator?

• By scrolling down

• By pressing the up button once

• By using a shortcut key

• By entering a specific code

What is the final result of converting 76.543 degrees into degrees, minutes, and seconds?

• 76 degrees, 30 minutes, 40 seconds

• 76 degrees, 32 minutes, 34.8 seconds

• 77 degrees, 20 minutes, 30 seconds

• 75 degrees, 45 minutes, 50 seconds