Find the Perimeter 10.3

Front

What is the perimeter of a shape?

Back

The perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape.

Front

How do you find the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

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

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 4 inches and a width of 3 inches, what is its perimeter?

Back

P = 2(4 + 3) = 14 inches.

Front

What is the perimeter of a square with each side measuring 5 inches?

Back

P = 4 x 5 = 20 inches.

Front

If a triangle has sides measuring 3 inches, 4 inches, and 5 inches, what is its perimeter?

Back

P = 3 + 4 + 5 = 12 inches.

Front

What is the formula for the perimeter of a polygon?

Back

Add the lengths of all the sides together.

Front

If a shape has a perimeter of 10 inches and one side is 2 inches, what is the total length of the other sides?

Back

The total length of the other sides is 10 - 2 = 8 inches.

Front

What is the perimeter of a shape with sides measuring 2 inches, 3 inches, and 5 inches?

Back

P = 2 + 3 + 5 = 10 inches.

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 6 inches and a width of 2 inches, what is its perimeter?

Back

P = 2(6 + 2) = 16 inches.

Front

What is the perimeter of a square with each side measuring 1 inch?

Back

P = 4 x 1 = 4 inches.