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Find the length of AB

Find the length of AB-example-1

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Answer:

arc AB = 2.5π in (in terms of pi) or ≈7.85 in. (pi = 3.14)

Explanation:

Begin by finding the circumference of the circle. Use the formula:

C = 2rπ

C = 2(9)π

C = 18π.

Since ∠AQB equals 50°, set up a ratio to find the length of arc AB:


(50)/(360) = (x)/(18\pi )

Cross multiply:

50 · 18π = 360x

900π = 360x

Divide both sides by 360:

x = 2.5π in, or ≈7.85 in.

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