Pre-Calculus - Converting an angle from minutes and seconds to decimals - Math tips and tricks

The video tutorial explains the concept of degrees and their subdivisions into minutes and seconds, similar to how feet are divided into inches. It demonstrates how to convert degrees, minutes, and seconds into a decimal form for easier plotting and understanding. The tutorial also covers how to determine the quadrant of an angle using degrees.

Describe how to break down a degree into smaller measurements.

What is the significance of knowing how many minutes and seconds are in an hour when working with degrees?