Can You Solve This Geometry Problem with an Equation?

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The discussion centers around formulating an equation for a geometry problem involving the calculation of areas. The primary formula proposed is the area of the shaded region subtracted by the area of the non-shaded region. Participants confirm the validity of this approach, emphasizing the importance of showing work to clarify the solution process.

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Can someone please set up the equation I need for this geometry problem?

I think the formula is:

Area of shaded region minus area of region that is not shades. Yes?

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nycmathdad said:
Can someone please set up the equation I need for this geometry problem?

I think the formula is:

Area of shaded region minus area of region that is not shades. Yes?

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Your questions are not good enough.
Show your work so far.
 
nycmathdad said:
Area of shaded region minus area of region that is not shades. Yes?
Yes!
 
phymat said:
Yes!

Thanks.
 

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