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We know how much you love formulas. You’ve got a couple scratched into the top of your desk and another tattooed on your left forearm (your mom is still miffed about that one). Well, welcome to the laboratory—we’ve got a few more for you.

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00:05

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

00:10

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

00:15

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

00:19

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

00:25

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

00:30

. .

00:30

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

00:36

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

00:49

little fella a real stand-out. . .

00:51

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

00:53

Come to think of it. . .

00:56

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

01:05

Hey, calm down . . .

01:12

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

01:16

But I never would forget about you. . .

01:18

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

01:23

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

01:25

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

01:29

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

01:32

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

01:42

Where should I begin?

01:43

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

01:47

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

01:50

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

02:01

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

02:13

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

02:16

Oh, Polygon. . .

02:17

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

02:22

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

02:34

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

02:38

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

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