Area & 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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What is 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 units are used for Perimeter?

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Perimeter is measured in linear units such as meters, centimeters, or feet.

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What units are used for Area?

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Area is measured in square units such as square meters, square centimeters, or square feet.

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its Perimeter?

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P = 2(5 cm + 3 cm) = 16 cm.

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If a rectangle has a length of 4 units and a width of 2 units, what is its Area?

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A = 4 units × 2 units = 8 square units.

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What is the Perimeter of a square with each side measuring 6 cm?

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P = 4 × 6 cm = 24 cm.

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

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A = 4 units × 4 units = 16 square units.