Perimeter and Area Flashcard

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What is the perimeter of a shape?

Back

The perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape.

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How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Add the lengths of all four sides or use the formula: Perimeter = 2(length + width).

Front

What is the area of a shape?

Back

The area is the amount of space inside a shape, measured in square units.

Front

How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

Back

Multiply the length by the width: Area = length × width.

Front

What is a square unit?

Back

A square unit is a unit of measure for area, representing a square that is 1 unit on each side.

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 4 units and a width of 3 units, what is its area?

Back

Area = 4 units × 3 units = 12 square units.

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 5 units and a width of 2 units, what is its perimeter?

Back

Perimeter = 2(5 units + 2 units) = 14 units.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 × base × height.

Front

If a triangle has a base of 6 units and a height of 4 units, what is its area?

Back

Area = 1/2 × 6 units × 4 units = 12 square units.

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What is the difference between perimeter and area?

Back

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