How Do Circles and Parallel Lines Interact in Geometry?

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The discussion focuses on the interaction between circles and parallel lines in geometry, specifically addressing a problem involving area calculation. A user initially struggles with understanding how to determine the shaded and unshaded areas in a geometric figure. The solution involves recognizing that "cancelling" the dotted areas with their corresponding shaded areas results in a rectangle with an area of 32 cm², which represents the difference between the two areas. This method clarifies the relationship between the shapes involved.

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Hi all,

Please help. I am stuck with the question below and I have no clue how to solve:

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Thanks for the help.
 

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Hi
Thanks for the reply. Do I solve it by fraction. Sorry, I am very lost with this question
 
8 multiply by 4 for 32 units square but I still won't get the full shaded and unshaded
 
You don't need them. "Cancelling" the dotted areas with their corresponding shaded areas leaves a dotted rectangle which is 32 cm. squared. That's the difference between the two areas.
 
Awesome!
I was so silly.

Thanks for the help.

This forum is great
 

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