Perimeter and Area Review

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What is Perimeter?

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Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape. For rectangles, it is calculated as 2 times the length plus 2 times the width.

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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 Area?

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Area is the amount of space inside a shape. It is measured in square units.

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How do you calculate the Area of a rectangle?

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To calculate the area of a rectangle, use the formula: A = length × width.

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 inches and a width of 3 inches, what is its area?

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15 square inches.

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If a rectangle has a perimeter of 30 inches and a length of 10 inches, what is the width?

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5 inches.

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a square?

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P = 4 × side length.

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If one side of a square is 6 cm, what is its perimeter?

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24 cm.

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What is the difference between Perimeter and Area?

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

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If a rectangle has an area of 24 square units and a width of 4 units, what is the length?

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6 units.