To convert degrees to radians, use the formula: radians = degrees × (π / 180). Apply this formula to convert 135 degrees to radians.
Step 1: Convert Degrees to Radians
To convert an angle from degrees to radians, use the formula:
\[
\text{radians} = \text{degrees} \times \left(\frac{\pi}{180}\right)
\]
Substitute \(135^\circ\) into the formula:
\[
\text{radians} = 135 \times \left(\frac{\pi}{180}\right)
\]
Step 2: Simplify the Expression
Calculate the multiplication:
\[
\text{radians} = 135 \times \left(\frac{\pi}{180}\right) = \frac{135\pi}{180}
\]
Simplify the fraction:
\[
\frac{135}{180} = \frac{3}{4}
\]
Thus, the expression becomes:
\[
\text{radians} = \frac{3\pi}{4}
\]
Step 3: Calculate the Numerical Value
Using the approximation \(\pi \approx 3.1416\), calculate the numerical value:
\[
\text{radians} \approx \frac{3 \times 3.1416}{4} \approx 2.356
\]
Final Answer
The angle \(135^\circ\) in radians is approximately \(\boxed{2.356}\).