Concept explainers
(a)
To solve: the formula for
(a)
Answer to Problem 13CT
the formula is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
Solve for w:
Given equation
Subtract
Divide both sides by 2.
Conclusion:
the formula is
(b)
To find: the width of the field.
(b)
Answer to Problem 13CT
Width of the field is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Find the width of the field:
Substitute the perimeter and length into the equation.
Multiply.
Subtract.
Conclusion:
Width of the field is
(c)
To find: the percent of the field inside the circle
(c)
Answer to Problem 13CT
The percent of the field inside the circle is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Find the percentage of the field inside the circle:
Area formula for a circle is
Substitute the radius into the formula.
Simplify.
Multiply.
Area formula for a rectangle is
Substitute the length and width into the formula.
Multiply.
Divide the area of the circle by the area of the field.
Convert to a percent.
Conclusion:
the percent of the field inside the circle is
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