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The lateral surface area of a cylinder is given by the formula S=2 pi r h. Solve the equation for r.

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S = 2πrh Divide both sides by 2πh

(s)/(2 \pi h) = r Switch the sides to make it easier to read
r =
(s)/(2 \pi h)
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