Daniel H.

asked • 02/23/17

Find the circumference and area of the circle with diameter 12ft. Express in terms of pi

Find the circumference and area of the circle with diameter 12ft. Express in terms of pi
 

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Michael J. answered • 02/23/17

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Tim C.

I can't say I've every seen the formula for area expressed that way.  Is that the modern way?  I'm used to the old fashioned πr2
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02/23/17

Michael J.

Formula deriving.
 
 
Since     r = d/2
 
A = π(d/2)2     ---->   substituting d for r
 
A = (d/2)(d/2)π
 
A = (d2π) / 4    --->  area in terms of d
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02/24/17

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