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24) area = 16 (pi) inches squared. Find the diameter.​

24) area = 16 (pi) inches squared. Find the diameter.​-example-1
User Tersrth
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Answer:

pi r *2 = 16 pi

r*2=16

r= squre root of 16 = 4

diameter = 2r = 8 units

User Maplemaple
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Answer:

8 inches

Explanation:

The area of a circle is:

A = π
r^(2)

We know the area is 16π

16π = π
r^(2)

16 =
r^(2)

Taking the square root of both sides.

4 = r

The diameter is 2 times the radius.

D = 2r.

D = 2(4) = 8 inches

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