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Completely Stumped by This Problem

Postby Nashty on Tue Apr 03, 2012 11:48 pm

Hey guys, I have no idea even where to start on this problem. Help would be greatly appreciated.


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Re: Completely Stumped by This Problem  TOPIC_SOLVED

Postby FWT on Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:19 pm

What is the area of the whole circle segment? You can use the formula from back in algebra or geometry.

Then find the area of the triangle. What is the base, using the angle and radius? What is the height, using the angle and radius?

Subtract this from the segment area.
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