Area of a circle

Use a radius or diameter to calculate area.

  • Radius is half the diameter.
  • Use .
  • Keep in an exact answer; include square units.

Example 1

Find the area of the circle. Give your answer in terms of .

Example 2

Find the area of the circle. Give your answer in terms of .

The radius is half the diameter.
The radius is half the diameter.

Your turn

Question 1

Find the area of the circle. Give your answer in terms of .

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Question 2

Find the area of the circle. Give your answer in terms of .

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The radius is half the diameter.
The radius is half the diameter.
Question 3

Find the area of the circle. Give your answer in terms of .

Check answer
Question 4

Find the area of the circle. Give your answer in terms of .

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The radius is half the diameter.
The radius is half the diameter.
Question 5

Find the area of the circle. Give your answer in terms of .

Check answer