Perimeter

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What is the definition of perimeter?

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Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a two-dimensional shape, 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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To calculate the perimeter of a rectangle, use 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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To find the perimeter of a triangle, add the lengths of all three sides: P = side1 + side2 + side3.

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What is the perimeter of a regular pentagon with a side length of 5 cm?

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The perimeter of a regular pentagon is calculated as P = 5 × side length. For a side length of 5 cm, P = 5 × 5 = 25 cm.

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What is the perimeter of a trapezoid?

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The perimeter of a trapezoid is found by adding the lengths of all four sides: P = side1 + side2 + side3 + side4.

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If a square has a perimeter of 36 inches, what is the length of one side?

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If the perimeter of a square is 36 inches, each side length is 36 ÷ 4 = 9 inches.

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What is the perimeter of a shape with sides measuring 10 cm, 15 cm, and 20 cm?

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The perimeter is calculated by adding the lengths of all sides: P = 10 + 15 + 20 = 45 cm.

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How do you calculate the perimeter of a polygon with 'n' sides, each of length 's'?

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The perimeter of a regular polygon with 'n' sides, each of length 's', is calculated as P = n × s.

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What is the perimeter of a circle called?

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The perimeter of a circle is called the circumference.