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hw do i solve this question.
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length of the Arc ABC = 24
we know length of total circle (perimeter) = pi * d ( d is the diameter)
arc ABC = 2/3 * (perimeter) = 2/3 * pi * d
d = 11
The key here is that the equilateral traingle divides the circle in 3 equal parts.
we know length of total circle (perimeter) = pi * d ( d is the diameter)
arc ABC = 2/3 * (perimeter) = 2/3 * pi * d
d = 11
The key here is that the equilateral traingle divides the circle in 3 equal parts.