Check out this video that explains why the formula for the area of a circle is π • r • r
Step 1: Cut circle into 1/8's
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Step 2: Cut circle into wedges
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Step 3: Rearrange the wedges to form a parallelogram.
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Step 4: Notice the dimensions of this parallelogram.
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Step 5: Radius is "r" and half the circumference is π•r.
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Step 6: The area of a parallelogram is length x width.
Area of a circle = π• r • r
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