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earth's equator has a diamter of 7926.4 miles. which equation can be used to find the circumference of earth at the equator?

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To find the circumference you need to use C= 2πr but since you started with the diameter you need to divide it by 2 and you will get 3963.2. After you get the radius use the formula C= 2πr and you will get 24901.52

The equation would be written as 2 x π x 3963.2 = 24901.52

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