2007-10-25 03:49:52 · 4 answers · asked by goodmoyojo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
A degree is an angular measure.
An inch is a linear measure.
You cannot translate degrees into inches.
If you are working off some type of diagram for a problem, post a link to it and you may get a better answer to your question if we have a picture to reference.
2007-10-25 03:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by MamaMia © 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's like asking " 55 gallons is equal to how many days."
Degrees and inches measure different things.
On the other hand, if you are staring at a particular geometric diagram (or a math problem that calls for you to draw your own diagram), then the angles (in degrees) and the lengths (in inches) in that geometric figure will have relationships with each other. And so it might be possible to determine the length of a certain line segment in the diagram by knowing that the measure of a particular angle is 55 degrees.
But in the complete absence of any geometric context, your question is unanswerable.
2007-10-25 03:57:50 · answer #2 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think in order for you to have this question answered, you would need to give more information.
For example - in a 30-60-90 triangle, you have the sides with a 1, sqrt3 and hypotenuse 2, proportion. In this case, you could say that the short side opposite the 30 degree angle is equal to 1 inch if that was what the diagram was asking.
Unfortunately, in the context of asking the question the way you have, there is absolutely no way to answer your question. Sorry - hope this helps.
2007-10-25 04:12:01 · answer #3 · answered by pyz01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Degrees are degrees and inches are inches.
and never the twain shall meet.
2007-10-25 03:58:20 · answer #4 · answered by Gigi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋