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Use the formula for the surface area of a cylinder.
d = 16 mm
We are asked to find the diameter of the given cylinder. To do so, we will find the radius and then double the value obtained. Let's recall the formula for the surface area of a cylinder.
S=2Ï€ rh+2Ï€ r^2
Here, r is the radius of the base and h is the height of the cylinder. Since we are given that the surface area is 256 π mm^2 and the height is 8 mm, we can substitute them into the formula and calculate the length of the radius.
S= 256Ï€, h= 8
Factor out 2Ï€
.LHS /2Ï€.=.RHS /2Ï€.
Cancel out common factors
Calculate quotient
Multiply
LHS-128=RHS-128
Commutative Property of Addition
Rearrange equation
We obtained a quadratic equation. Let's identify the values of a, b, and c. r^2 + 8r - 128 = 0 ⇕ 1r^2+( 8)r+( - 128)=0 We see that a = 1, b = 8, and c = - 128. Next, we will substitute these values into the Quadratic Formula.
Substitute values
Calculate power
Multiply
Add terms
Calculate root
State solutions
(I), (II): Add and subtract terms
(I), (II): Calculate quotient
Since the radius cannot be negative, r= 8. Therefore, the diameter of the prism is 2* 8=16 mm.