Math Problem Statement

C = 2πr for r

Solution

The equation shown in your image is:

C=2πrC = 2\pi r

This formula represents the circumference (C) of a circle, where rr is the radius of the circle, and π\pi (pi) is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.14159. This equation expresses how the circumference is proportional to the radius.

Explanation:

  1. is a constant factor because π is a universal ratio between a circle’s circumference and diameter, and multiplying it by 2 gives the relation with the radius (since diameter = 2 × radius).
  2. The larger the radius rr, the greater the circumference CC.
  3. It’s useful in geometry problems where you need to calculate the perimeter or edge length of a circle.

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Here are five questions related to this concept:

  1. What is the circumference of a circle with a radius of 5 units?
  2. How does the circumference change if the radius doubles?
  3. Can this formula be rearranged to solve for the radius rr in terms of the circumference CC?
  4. How does the circumference relate to the area of a circle?
  5. What happens to the circumference if π\pi is approximated as 3 instead of 3.14?

Tip: Always remember that circumference relates to linear distance around the edge of the circle, while area refers to the space inside the circle!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Circumference of a Circle

Formulas

C = 2πr

Theorems

Circle circumference formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8