Recall, \pi is defined as the ratio of the circumference (say c) of a circle to its diameter (say d). That is, \pi=c/d. This seems to contradict the fact that \pi is irrational. How will you resolve this contradiction?

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Answer 1
Answer: Though \pi =(c)/(d), it is an approximate value. As we get an approximate value and not a fixed one, there is no contradiction. Mathematically,
(c)/(d)=(2 \pi r)/(2r)=\pi.
Hence, no contradiction.
Answer 2
Answer: Yes, it is true that π = c / d . However, note here that c or the circumference is known by the equation c = 2πr. In finding the circumference, we take value of pi approximately, and hence there is no contradiction. However, even if the circumference is accurate, it will be an irrational number. Recall that an irrational number operated in any way results again into an irrational number. 

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B. –7 > x > 6

C. –6 < x < 6

D. –7 < x < 6

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Hello,
Answer D

1) if 4x+2>0 then |4x+2|=4x+2
==> 4x+2<26
==>4x<24
==>x<6

2) if 4x+2<0 then |4x+2|=-(4x+2)=-4x-2

==>-4x-2<26
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D. –7 < x < 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Who invented division?

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What's the conversion factor used to convert miles to yards

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The required, formula for converting miles to yards: yards = miles x 1760.

The conversion factor used to convert miles to yards is 1760. This means that 1 mile is equal to 1760 yards.

To convert from miles to yards, simply multiply the length in miles by 1760. For example, 5 miles is equal to 8800 yards (5 x 1760 = 8800).

Here is the formula for converting miles to yards:

yards = miles x 1760

Here are some examples of converting miles to yards:

1 mile = 1760 yards

2 miles = 3520 yards

3 miles = 5280 yards

4 miles = 6960 yards

5 miles = 8800 yards

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noah has 72 collecters flags he is going to put 6 flags in each row how many rows of flags will he have in his display

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72 flags / 6 flags = 12 rows

The correct result would be 12 rows.
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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

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Using distance formula,

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BP=√((2-x)^2+(-1-y)^2)

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On squaring both sides, we get

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