Math Problem Statement

The circumference C of a circle is a function of its radius given by C(r)=2πr

a. Express the radius of a circle as a function of its circumference. Call this function r(C)

Enter the exact answer. Enclose numerators and denominators in parentheses. For example, (ab)/(1+n). r(C)=?

Solution

We are given the equation for the circumference of a circle as a function of its radius:

C(r)=2πrC(r) = 2\pi r

We are tasked with finding the radius rr as a function of the circumference CC. To do this, we need to solve for rr in terms of CC.

Starting with the equation for circumference: C=2πrC = 2\pi r

Solve for rr by dividing both sides of the equation by 2π2\pi:

r=C2πr = \frac{C}{2\pi}

Thus, the radius as a function of the circumference is:

r(C)=C2πr(C) = \frac{C}{2\pi}

Final Answer:

r(C)=C(2π)r(C) = \frac{C}{(2\pi)}

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the radius if the circumference is 10 units?
  2. How would the formula change if the diameter was used instead of the radius?
  3. How does the radius change if the circumference doubles?
  4. What is the relationship between area and circumference?
  5. Can you express the diameter as a function of circumference?

Tip: Remember that the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle is always π\pi.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Functions
Algebra

Formulas

C(r) = 2πr
r(C) = C / (2π)

Theorems

Circumference of a Circle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10