Area and Perimeter

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What is the perimeter?

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The perimeter is the total distance around a shape. It is calculated by adding the lengths of all the sides.

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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 the area?

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The 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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What is the unit of measurement for perimeter?

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The unit of measurement for perimeter can be inches, feet, meters, etc.

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What is the unit of measurement for area?

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The unit of measurement for area is square units, such as square inches, square feet, or square meters.

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

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The perimeter is 16 inches (P = 2(5 + 3) = 16).

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If a rectangle has a length of 4 meters and a width of 2 meters, what is its area?

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The area is 8 square meters (A = 4 × 2 = 8).

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

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The perimeter is 24 cm (P = 4 × 6 = 24).

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What is the area of a square with each side measuring 4 m?

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The area is 16 square meters (A = 4 × 4 = 16).