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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To calculate the perimeter of a rectangle, add the lengths of all four sides or use the formula: P = 2(length + width).

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What is the perimeter of a square with a side length of 4 cm?

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The perimeter of a square is calculated as P = 4 × side length. So, P = 4 × 4 cm = 16 cm.

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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), or inches (in).

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If a triangle has sides of length 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm, what is its perimeter?

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The perimeter of the triangle is 3 cm + 4 cm + 5 cm = 12 cm.

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What is the perimeter of a circle called?

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The perimeter of a circle is called the circumference.

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How do you find the circumference of a circle?

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The circumference of a circle can be found using the formula: C = 2πr, where r is the radius.

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 10 m and a width of 5 m?

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The perimeter is P = 2(length + width) = 2(10 m + 5 m) = 30 m.

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What happens to the perimeter if you double the length of a shape?

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If you double the length of a shape, the perimeter also doubles.

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Can the perimeter of a shape be the same for different shapes?

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Yes, different shapes can have the same perimeter but different areas.