Math Problem Statement

find the diameter D and circumference C

Find the diameter D and circumference C of a circle with a radius of 9 inches.

Solution

From the uploaded image, we see a circle with a radius of 9in9 \, \text{in}. Using this information, we can calculate both the diameter (DD) and the circumference (CC).

Step 1: Diameter

The formula for the diameter of a circle is: D=2rD = 2r Where rr is the radius.

Substituting r=9inr = 9 \, \text{in}: D=2×9=18inD = 2 \times 9 = 18 \, \text{in}

Step 2: Circumference

The formula for the circumference of a circle is: C=2πrC = 2\pi r

Substituting r=9inr = 9 \, \text{in}: C=2π×9=18πinC = 2\pi \times 9 = 18\pi \, \text{in}

If we approximate π3.1416\pi \approx 3.1416: C18×3.1416=56.5488inC \approx 18 \times 3.1416 = 56.5488 \, \text{in}

Final Answer:

  • Diameter: D=18inD = 18 \, \text{in}
  • Circumference: C=18πinC = 18\pi \, \text{in} or approximately 56.55in56.55 \, \text{in}.

Would you like a breakdown of these calculations or further clarifications?
Here are some follow-up questions:

  1. How is the formula for circumference derived from the circle's geometry?
  2. Can you calculate the area of the circle with the same radius?
  3. What would happen to the circumference if the radius were doubled?
  4. How does the value of π\pi affect calculations of circles?
  5. Can you use a different approximation for π\pi, like 3.143.14, to compare results?

Tip: Remember, π\pi is an irrational number, so using more decimal places improves the precision of your results!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Circles

Formulas

D = 2r
C = 2πr

Theorems

Properties of a Circle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8