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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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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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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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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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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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What is the perimeter of a regular polygon?

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The perimeter of a regular polygon can be calculated using the formula: P = number of sides × length of one side.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What is the perimeter of a rhombus?

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

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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How do you calculate the perimeter of a pentagon?

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To calculate the perimeter of a pentagon, add the lengths of all five sides: P = side1 + side2 + side3 + side4 + side5.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What units are used to measure perimeter?

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

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What is the relationship between perimeter and area?

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Perimeter measures the distance around a shape, while area measures the space inside a shape. They are related but represent different properties.

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How does the perimeter change if the dimensions of a shape are doubled?

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If the dimensions of a shape are doubled, the perimeter also doubles.