Circumference of Circles

Today, we will focus on finding the circumference of a circle. Circumference is the distance around a circle (like perimeter), so it is measure in units such as "inches", "feet", "centimeters", etc.

Unlike area, there are two formulas that can be used to find the circumference of a circle:

One when given the diameter

and

One when given the radius.

Continue clicking through the next slides to view an example on finding the circumference of a circle when given the radius.

After the guided example, you will try one on your own!

Now, you will try one on your own!

Now, continue clicking through the next slides to view an example on finding the circumference of a circle when given the diameter.

After the guided example, you will try one on your own!

Now, you will try one on your own!

Now try these last few problems as the remainder of your classwork. We will continue practicing tomorrow!

Copy down the two formulas if you haven't already:

In this last one, you will need to work backwards, since you are given the circumference and will need to find the diameter. Use the most appropriate formula, substitute in what you know, and solve for what is missing.