Perimeter

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What is 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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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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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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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If one side of a rectangle is 7 cm and the other is 5 cm, what is the perimeter?

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P = 2(7 + 5) = 24 cm.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What units are used to measure perimeter?

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Perimeter is measured in linear units such as centimeters (cm), meters (m), feet (ft), or inches (in).

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 10 m and a width of 4 m?

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P = 2(10 + 4) = 28 m.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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

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Side length = 36 cm ÷ 4 = 9 cm.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the perimeter of a triangle with sides measuring 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm?

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P = 3 + 4 + 5 = 12 cm.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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How does the perimeter change if you double the length of each side of a shape?

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The perimeter also doubles.

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 8 ft and a width of 3 ft?

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P = 2(8 + 3) = 22 ft.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3