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Area Formulas, a la Shmoop. <<Mad scientist voice>> Good evening. . .

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. . . I'm just making a batch of some of my favorite formulas.

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It's so hard to pick a favorite, but I am kind of partial to this one.

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Such a simple shape and such a simple formula . . . pi times radius squared...

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. . . hard to go wrong with such a classic. I have to admit, that pi does come in handy.

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. .

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. . . and the recipe just wouldn't be the same without it.

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Then again, I've always loved this one. The clean lines and depth of flavor make this

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little fella a real stand-out. . .

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. . .and often makes an appearance when I'm entertaining.

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Come to think of it. . .

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. . . the rest of the guys are pretty fond of just about anything with three sides.

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Hey, calm down . . .

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. . . I'll get to you in a minute! I only have two hands!

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But I never would forget about you. . .

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. . . how can I? I'd be lost without you. I mean, when I buy paint for the lab. . .

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. . . or order carpet for my bedroom. . .

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. . . or even when I root for my favorite team. . .

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. . . I'm reminded just how important you are.

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Oh, I'm sorry. I haven't forgotten about either of you.

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Where should I begin?

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Well, you are a little more complex than the others.

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One has to work a little harder to figure you out. . .

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. . . but once your formula is mastered, the sky's the limit.

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<<Polygon speaks>>Glad to know who rates around here! Relax, I was just getting to you.

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Did you ever think that maybe I was saving the best for last?

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Oh, Polygon. . .

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. . . a multi-faceted individual with many sides.

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Oh, my babies. I couldn't possibly pick a favorite.

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It would be like asking Lady Gaga to pick her favorite song.

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I'd rather be caught wearing a meat dress than be without any of you.

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