Area and Perimeter of Polygons (no Trapezoids)

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What is the formula for calculating the perimeter of a polygon?

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The perimeter of a polygon is calculated by adding the lengths of all its sides.

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How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: P = 2(length + width).

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a square?

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The perimeter of a square is calculated using the formula: P = 4 × side length.

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How do you find the perimeter of a triangle?

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The perimeter of a triangle is found by adding the lengths of all three sides: P = side1 + side2 + side3.

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What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

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The area of a parallelogram is calculated using the formula: Area = base × height.

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What units are used to measure perimeter?

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Perimeter is measured in linear units such as meters (m), centimeters (cm), inches (in), or feet (ft).

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What is the difference between area and perimeter?

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Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around a shape.

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How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Area = length × width.

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What is the area of a square?

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The area of a square is calculated using the formula: Area = side length × side length (or Area = side²).

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How do you find the area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle is calculated using the formula: Area = 1/2 × base × height.