Real math help.
What is a Sector and Central Angle?
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Just about everything in math has a name! Did you know that a fraction of the area of a circle is known as a sector? This tutorial introduces you to the term sector and gives you examples of sectors. Take a look!
Background Tutorials
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Draw points, lines, line segments, rays, angles (right, acute, obtuse), and perpendicular and parallel lines. Identify these in two-dimensional figures.
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What is an Angle?
Angles are a fundamental building block for creating all sorts of shapes! In this tutorial, learn about how an angle is formed, how to name an angle, and how an angle is measured. Take a look!
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Know the formulas for the area and circumference of a circle and use them to solve problems; give an informal derivation of the relationship between the circumference and area of a circle.
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What is a Circle?
Circles are a fundamental part of math! In this tutorial, you'll be introduced to circles and see the different parts of a circle such as the diameter, radius, and chord. Check out this tutorial to learn about circles!
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Further Exploration
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Derive using similarity the fact that the length of the arc intercepted by an angle is proportional to the radius, and define the radian measure of the angle as the constant of proportionality; derive the formula for the area of a sector.
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How Do You Find the Area of a Sector of a Circle?
Trying to find the area of a sector of a circle? Then check out this tutorial! You'll see how to use given information and the formula for the area of a sector to find the answer. Take a look!
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What is the Formula for the Area of a Sector of a Circle?
A sector is just a fraction of the area of a circle. Did you know that there's a formula to help you find the area of a sector? In this tutorial, you'll learn how to find that formula! Take a look!
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