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A circle has a radius of 5 ft, and an arc of length 7 ft is made by the intersection of the circle with a central angle. Which equation gives the measure of the central angle, q?

Theta= five-sevenths
Theta = Seven-fifths
Theta = 7 + 5
Theta = 7 times 5

User Viru
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Answer:

Theta= 7/5

Explanation:

User Oscurodrago
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Answer: Theta = 7/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the arc length formula s=r(theta)

Rearrange the formula since you are wanting to solve for theta

so theta = \frac{s}{r}

Plug in

theta = 7/5

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