Mixed Shape Perimeter and Area

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What is the perimeter of a shape?

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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 area of a shape?

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The number of square units inside a figure.

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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 triangle?

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A = 1/2 × base × height.

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What units are used to measure area?

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Square units (e.g., cm², m²).

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What is the difference between perimeter and area?

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

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How do you find the area of a composite shape?

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Divide the shape into simpler shapes, calculate their areas, and then sum them.

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What is the area of a square with a side length of 4 cm?

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16 cm² (A = side × side = 4 cm × 4 cm).

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What is the perimeter of a square with a side length of 5 cm?

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20 cm (P = 4 × side = 4 × 5 cm).