In which quadrant is the terminal side of 270 degrees located?

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May 19, 2018

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Explanation:

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A #color(blue)("Quadrantal Angle"# is any angle in standard position with its terminal side on the x-axis or the y-axis.

Observe the angle #color(blue)(270^@# on a Cartesian Coordinate Plane:

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The terminal side of the angle is on the y-axis.

Hence, that angle #color(red)(270^@# is a Quadrantal Angle.

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