2-3 From Another Dimension: Perimeter, Area, and Volume

Front

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

Back

Perimeter = 2(length + width)

Front

What is the definition of area?

Back

Area is the amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape, measured in square units.

Front

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

Back

Area = length × width

Front

What is the formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism?

Back

Volume = length × width × height

Front

What is the definition of volume?

Back

Volume is the amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object, measured in cubic units.

Front

What is the difference between perimeter and area?

Back

Perimeter measures the distance around a shape, while area measures the space inside a shape.

Front

How do you find the area of a square?

Back

Area = side × side or A = side²

Front

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 × base × height

Front

What is the relationship between surface area and volume?

Back

Surface area measures the total area of the surface of a three-dimensional object, while volume measures the space inside it.

Front

What is the perimeter of a square with a side length of 5 inches?

Back

Perimeter = 4 × side = 4 × 5 = 20 inches.