SOLUTION: The volume of a solid is given by the formula {{{V=2/3pi r^2(2h-r). Solve the equation for h in terms of r and V. Write your answer as a single simple factor.

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Question 50413: The volume of a solid is given by the formula The+volume+of+a+solid+is+given+by+the+formula+V=2/3pi r^2(2h-r). Solve the equation for h in terms of r and V. Write your answer as a single simple factor.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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V=(2/3)pi r^2(2h-r)
r^2(2h-r)=(3/2)V/pi)
r^2(2h-r)=[3V/2pi]
2h=[(3V/(2pi r^2)]+r
h=[(3V/4(pi)r^2]+(r/2)
h=[3V+2(pi)r^3]/[4(pi)r^2]
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