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The equation of a circle is x^2+y^2=42.25
Find the radius of the circle.

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Answer:

radius = 6.5

Explanation:

the equation of a circle centred at the origin is

x² + y² = r² ( r is the radius )

x² + y² = 42.25 ← is the equation of a circle centred at the origin

with r² = 42.25 ( take square root of both sides )

r =
√(42.25) = 6.5

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