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The circumference of a circle is 17 π π in. Find its diameter, in inches

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The answer is 8.5 inches.

User Dreamwalker
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Answer:

r = 8.5 inches

Explanation:

The circumference of a circle is given by

C = 2 * pi *r

17 pi = 2 * pi *r

Divide each side by 2 pi

17 pi / ( 2pi) = 2 * pi r/ ( 2 pi)

17/2 = r

8.5 = r

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