Area and Perimeter

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

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

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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The area (A) of a rectangle is found using the formula A = length × width.

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a square?

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

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How do you calculate the area of a square?

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The area (A) of a square is calculated using the formula A = side length × side length.

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a triangle?

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

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How do you find the area of a triangle?

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The area (A) of a triangle is calculated using the formula A = 1/2 × base × height.

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What is a composite figure?

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A composite figure is a shape that is made up of two or more simple shapes, such as rectangles, triangles, and circles.

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How do you calculate the area of a composite figure?

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To find the area of a composite figure, divide it into simple shapes, calculate the area of each shape, and then sum those areas.

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What is the relationship between perimeter and area?

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Perimeter is the total distance around a shape, while area measures the space contained within that shape. They are related but represent different properties.

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What units are used for measuring area?

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Area is measured in square units, such as square centimeters (cm²), square meters (m²), or square feet (ft²).