Question
Let L and M be two perpendicular lines tangent to a circle with radius 6. Find the area bounded by the two lines and the circle
Answers
Reiny
I see it as
the area of a 6 by 6 square - (1/4)circle
= 36 - (1/4)(π)6^2
= 36 - 9π
= appr. 7.73
the area of a 6 by 6 square - (1/4)circle
= 36 - (1/4)(π)6^2
= 36 - 9π
= appr. 7.73
Kurt
Subtract the area of the circle from the 6x6 square. Divide the remaining square by four and add it (a quarter of the remaining) to the area of the circle.