This question is challenging me a little.
I believe I have the concept in mind.
Question:
Points P and Q lie on the circumference of a circle with centre O and radius 5cm. The difference between the areas of major sector POQ and minor sector POQ is 15cm². Find the angle POQ.
Firstly, we have two angles POQ. Can they not be more specific? I can assume that they mean the smallest angle.
I know that the area of a circle is A=πr² hence, 78.5cm² for this specific circle.
The difference of area is between the major and the minor sector. At first I thought minus the 15cm² from the circle but that would make the assumption that the full circle is a major sector meaning there’s no room for the minor sector. (This is just an example of my brain ruling out a possibility)
I don’t know if I need to introduce a formula I don’t know yet but I’m working with A=1/2r²theta(radians)
So, major + minor = 78.5cm²
Major-minor=15cm²
What am I missing here?
Thank you in advance