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What is the perimeter? (Hint: this is a square with equal sides!)

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The perimeter is the total distance around a shape. For a square with equal sides, the perimeter is calculated by adding all four sides together.

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Count the unit squares to find the area of this shape.

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The area is the amount of space inside a shape. It can be found by counting the unit squares that fit inside the shape.

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What is the area of the rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. For example, if a rectangle is 3 cm wide and 5 cm long, the area is 15 sq cm.

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Count the squares to find the perimeter of this shape.

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To find the perimeter, count the number of unit squares along the outside of the shape and add them together.

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What is the perimeter of the rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated by adding the lengths of all four sides. For a rectangle with a length of 8 cm and a width of 4 cm, the perimeter is 24 cm.

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What is area?

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Area is the measure of space inside a two-dimensional shape, usually measured in square units.

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What is the formula for finding the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2(length + width).

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What units are used to measure area?

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Area is measured in square units, such as square centimeters (sq cm) or square inches (sq in).

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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 a shape.

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How do you find the area of a square?

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To find the area of a square, multiply the length of one side by itself. For example, if one side is 4 cm, the area is 4 cm x 4 cm = 16 sq cm.