Perimeter

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What is perimeter?

Back

Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape.

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How do you find 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 do you do to find the perimeter of a polygon?

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Add the lengths of all the sides together.

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If a square has a side length of 5 feet, what is its perimeter?

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20 feet (P = 4 x side length).

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What is the perimeter of a triangle with sides measuring 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm?

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12 cm (3 + 4 + 5).

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Do you multiply or add when you find the perimeter?

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Add.

Front

What is the perimeter of a square with a side length of 6 feet?

Back

24 feet (P = 4 x 6).

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?

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P = 2(length + width).

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If a fence is 30 feet long on one side and 20 feet long on the other, what is the perimeter of the fenced area?

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100 feet (P = 2(30 + 20)).

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What is the perimeter of a polygon with sides measuring 8 in, 10 in, and 12 in?

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30 in (8 + 10 + 12).