Calculate Circle Area: Finding Area When Radius = 7

Circle Area with Perfect Square Radius

Look at the circle in the figure:

777

The radius is equal to 7.

What is the area of the circle?

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00:05 Let's find the area of the circle.
00:08 We need the radius size from the data we have.
00:12 We will use the formula: area equals pi times radius squared.
00:17 Now, plug in the radius value and calculate the area.
00:21 And that's how we solve the problem! Great job!

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Understand the problem

Look at the circle in the figure:

777

The radius is equal to 7.

What is the area of the circle?

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Step-by-step solution

Remember that the formula for the area of a circle is

πR²

 

We replace the data we know:

π7²

π49

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Final Answer

49π

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Formula: Area of circle equals πr2 \pi r^2 where r is radius
  • Technique: Substitute r = 7 to get π×72=49π \pi \times 7^2 = 49\pi
  • Check: Verify 7² = 49, so area = 49π square units ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Using radius instead of radius squared
    Don't calculate π × 7 = 7π! This forgets to square the radius and gives a much smaller answer. The area formula requires r², not just r. Always square the radius first: π × 7² = 49π.

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A circle has a circumference of 31.41.

What is its radius?

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Why do we square the radius in the area formula?

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Area measures two-dimensional space, so we need to multiply length × width. For a circle, we use πr2 \pi r^2 because it's like fitting r × r squares inside the circle, adjusted by π.

What's the difference between area and circumference?

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Area is the space inside (π r²), while circumference is the distance around the edge (2π r). Area uses r², circumference uses r.

Do I need to calculate the exact decimal value of 49π?

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Usually no! Leaving your answer as 49π is exact and preferred in most math problems. Only calculate the decimal if specifically asked.

How do I remember that 7² equals 49?

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Practice your perfect squares! 7 × 7 = 49 is a key multiplication fact. You can also think: 7² = (5+2)² but direct memorization is faster.

What if the radius was a fraction like 3.5?

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Same formula! If r = 3.5, then area = π × (3.5)² = π × 12.25 = 12.25π 12.25\pi square units.

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