Circumference and Area of a Circle

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What is the formula for the circumference of a circle?

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Circumference = 2 × π × radius or Circumference = π × diameter.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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What is the value of π (pi) commonly approximated as?

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π is commonly approximated as 3.14.

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.A.1

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If the radius of a circle is 9 meters, what is the circumference?

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56.52 meters.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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What is the radius of a circle?

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The radius is the distance from the center of the circle to any point on its circumference.

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What is the diameter of a circle?

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The diameter is twice the length of the radius, or the distance across the circle through its center.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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How do you find the area of a circle?

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Area = π × radius².

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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If the diameter of a circle is 2.5 inches, what is the radius?

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The radius is 1.25 inches.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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What is the area of a circle with a radius of 5 inches?

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Area = π × (5 inches)² = 78.5 square inches.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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What does it mean to find the circumference of a circle?

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Finding the circumference means calculating the total distance around the circle.

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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If a playground needs to be fenced, what measurement do you need?

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You need to find the circumference of the circle.