Linear speed and rotational quantity

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What linear speed must a 6.0×10−2 hula hoop have if its total kinetic energy is to be 0.15 J ? Assume the hoop rolls on the ground without slipping.


So, i know that the formula for linear momentum is p=mv. however, the hoop is circular, meaning it has to have a rotational velocity (omega). I can't seem to figure out how the Joules play into any equation that helps link linear and rotational speeds. Anyone know of any formulas I can use for this problem?
 
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If something is both translating and rotating, how do you determine its total kinetic energy?

What does "rolling without slipping" tell you about how translational speed relates to rotational speed?
 
if something is rolling without slipping, it has rotational speed but not translational speed?