SOLUTION: How far will a wheel with radius π units roll in six revolutions?

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Question 883858: How far will a wheel with radius π units roll in six revolutions?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josmiceli:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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6 times its circumference.
C+=+2pi%2Ar

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The circumference of the wheel is +C+=+2%2Api%2Ar+
+r+-+pi+
+C+=+2%2Api%5E2+
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In 6 revolutions, the wheel traces out 6 times
it's circumference, so
Straight line distance traveled =
+6%2A2%2Api%5E2+=+12%2Api%5E2+