Perimeter and Area

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What is the definition of Perimeter?

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

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What is the definition of Area?

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The area is the amount of space inside a shape.

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How do you calculate 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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How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

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Multiply the length by the width: A = length × width.

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle that is 5 cm wide and 7 cm long?

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24 cm (P = 2(5 + 7)).

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What is the area of a rectangle that is 4 inches wide and 6 inches tall?

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24 square inches (A = 4 × 6).

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If a square has a side length of 3 cm, what is its perimeter?

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12 cm (P = 4 × 3).

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If a square has a side length of 3 cm, what is its area?

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9 square cm (A = 3 × 3).

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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 (P = 3 + 4 + 5).

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What is the area of a triangle with a base of 4 cm and a height of 3 cm?

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6 square cm (A = 1/2 × base × height).

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