Lesson 7-2 Circumference and Area of Circles
Definitions Circle - A set of points in a plane that are the same distance away from a given point in the plane, called the center. Radius - the distance from the center to any point on the circle. Diameter - the distance across the circle through the center of the circle. Circumference - The distance around the outside of a circle.
Definitions Pi ( ) - The ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. (3.14…) Circumference -, or
Find the circumference of each circle. Round to the nearest tenth. 5 ft.
3.8 m
Area of a Circle Area of a Circle -
Find the area of each circle. Round to the nearest tenth. 3 yd
10 in
12 ft 4 ft The Bowers have a circular pool with a radius of 12 feet. They plan on installing a 4- foot wide walkway around the pool. What will be the area of the walkway?