Area and Perimeter

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What is the definition of Perimeter?

Back

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

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What is the definition of Area?

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Area is the amount of space inside a shape.

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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 formula for the Area of a square?

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A = side × side or A = side².

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

Back

16 square cm.

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What is the formula for the Perimeter of a square?

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P = 4 × side.

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If a rectangle has a length of 6 cm and a width of 10 cm, what is its Area?

Back

60 square cm.

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If a rectangle has a length of 8 cm and a width of 5 cm, what is its Perimeter?

Back

26 cm.

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What is the relationship between Area and Perimeter?

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