Area and 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 shape.

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How do you calculate the Perimeter of a rectangle?

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

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What is the definition of Area?

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Area is the amount of space inside a shape.

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How do you calculate the Area of a rectangle?

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

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What is the unit of measurement for Area?

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Square units, such as square centimeters (cm²) or square meters (m²).

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What is the unit of measurement for Perimeter?

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Linear units, such as centimeters (cm), meters (m), or inches (in).

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If a rectangle has a length of 10 cm and a width of 5 cm, what is its Perimeter?

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P = 2(10 cm + 5 cm) = 30 cm.

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If a rectangle has a length of 8 m and a width of 3 m, what is its Area?

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A = 8 m × 3 m = 24 m².

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What is the Perimeter of a square with each side measuring 4 cm?

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P = 4 sides × 4 cm = 16 cm.

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What is the Area of a square with each side measuring 4 cm?

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A = 4 cm × 4 cm = 16 cm².