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The volume of a cylinder (think about the volume of a can) is given by V = pi r2h where r is the radius of the cylinder and h is the height of the cylinder. Suppose the volume of the can is 100 cubic centimeters.

a) Write h as a function of r. Keep pi in the function's equation.

b) What is the measurement of the height if the radius of the cylinder is 2 centimeters? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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The volume of a cylinder (think about the volume of a can) is given by V = πr2h where r is the radius of the cylinder and h is the height of the cylinder. Suppose the volume of the can is 100 cubic centimeters.

a) Write h as a function of r. Keep ...

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