Solving Perimeter, Length, and Width

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

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

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If the perimeter of a square is 25, what is the length of one side?

Back

s = 25 / 4 = 6.25.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What does 'width' refer to in geometry?

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Width refers to the measurement of an object from side to side, typically the shorter dimension of a rectangle.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 12 and a width of 5, what is its perimeter?

Back

P = 2(12 + 5) = 34.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the relationship between length, width, and perimeter in a rectangle?

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The perimeter is directly related to both the length and width; increasing either will increase the perimeter.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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If the perimeter of a rectangle is 40 and the width is 10, what is the length?

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L = (40 - 2*10) / 2 = 10.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the formula to find the width if the perimeter and length are known?

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W = (P / 2) - L.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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If a rectangle has a perimeter of 28 and a length of 8, what is the width?

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W = (28 / 2) - 8 = 6.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

Front

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 = 4s, where s is the length of one side.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

Front

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

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s = 36 / 4 = 9.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3