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: Area = length x width.

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What units are used to measure Area?

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Square units, such as square meters (m²) or square feet (ft²).

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What is the Perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 10 yards and a width of 5 yards?

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

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What is the Area of a rectangle with a length of 4 meters and a width of 3 meters?

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12 m² (Area = 4 x 3).

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If a shape has a Perimeter of 24 cm, what could be its dimensions?

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Possible dimensions could be 6 cm by 6 cm (for a square) or 8 cm by 4 cm (for a rectangle).

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What is the formula for finding the Area of a square?

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Area = side x side.

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If a dragon's lair is 3 meters wide and 5 meters long, what is the Area?

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15 m² (Area = 3 x 5).