Evidence Check Area and Perimeter of Polygons

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What is Perimeter?

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Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a polygon. It is calculated by adding the lengths of all the sides.

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What is Area?

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Area is the amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape. It is measured in square units.

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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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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 formula for the Area of a square?

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The area of a square is calculated using the formula: A = side × side or A = side².

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If a square has a side length of 4m, what is its Area?

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16m².

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What is the formula for the Perimeter of a square?

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The perimeter of a square is calculated using the formula: P = 4 × side.

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If a rectangle has a length of 10m and a width of 5m, what is its Perimeter?

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30m.

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What is the difference between Area and Perimeter?

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Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around it.

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How do you find the Area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle is calculated using the formula: A = 1/2 × base × height.