SOLUTION: in a circle, a central angle of 1/3radians subtends an arc of 3 centimeters. Find the length, in centimeters, of the radius of the circle.

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Question 964419: in a circle, a central angle of 1/3radians subtends an arc of 3 centimeters. Find the length, in centimeters, of the radius of the circle.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, macston:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
in a circle, a central angle of 1/3radians subtends an arc of 3 centimeters. Find the length, in centimeters, of the radius of the circle.
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arc = angle*r
3 = (1/3)r
r = 9 cm

Answer by macston(5194)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Let C=circumference of the circle; r=radius


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ANSWER: The radius of the circle is 9 centimeters.

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