IB Geometry and Trigonometry Problem 001

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Circle with centre \(O\) and radius equal to \(r\) cm.

Points \(A\) and \(B\) are located on the circumference of the circle and \(\angle AOB = \theta\). The area of the shaded sector \(AOB\) is \(12 cm^2\) and the length of arc \(AB\) is \(6 cm\).

Find the value of \(r\).

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