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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.
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- 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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