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OpenStudy (anonymous):

the ciricumference of a circle is 8p inches.find its radius and area.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Does "8p" mean "8pi" or is p a variable here?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no

OpenStudy (anonymous):

radius = 4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I can't begin to answer this question without knowing the meaning of 8p.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the area of the circle is _in^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

vinnv226 radius

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The circumference of a circle is equal to twice its radius times pi: \[C=2\pi r\]Plugging in our circumference: \[8\pi=2\pi r\] \[r=4\]The area of a circle is equal to pi times the square of its radius: \[A=\pi r^2\]Plug in 4 inches for r and solve to get area.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the area of the circle is _in^2

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