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The circumference of Tyler's bike tire is 72 inches. What is the diameter of the tire? Please leave a detailed explanation of how you got your answer!! Thank You!

User Amarnath R
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Answer:

22.91 inches

Explanation:

circumference = 2πr

2πr = 72 inches

2 x
(22)/(7) x r = 72


(44)/(7) x r = 72

Solving for r , divide both sides of the equation by 7/44

r = 11.454545 inches

diameter= 2 x radius

2 x 11.454545 inches = 22.91 inches

User Jett
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