Lesson Plan

Illustrative Mathematics: G C Two Wheels and a Belt

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A certain machine is to contain two wheels, one of radius 3 centimeters and one of radius 5 centimeters, whose centers are attached to points 14 centimeters apart. The manufacturer of this machine needs to produce a belt that will fit snugly around the two wheels, as shown in the diagram. Students are asked to determine how long the belt would be? Aligns with G-C.A and G-C.B.5.

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