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 calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

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

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What is the perimeter of a square with each side measuring 5 units?

Back

20 units (P = 4 x side length).

Front

If a triangle has sides measuring 3 units, 4 units, and 5 units, what is its perimeter?

Back

12 units (3 + 4 + 5).

Front

What is the perimeter of a rectangle that is 10 units long and 2 units wide?

Back

24 units (P = 2(10 + 2)).

Front

If a fence is built around a yard that is 15 feet long and 10 feet wide, what is the perimeter?

Back

50 feet (P = 2(15 + 10)).

Front

What is the perimeter of a triangle with sides measuring 7 units, 8 units, and 9 units?

Back

24 units (7 + 8 + 9).

Front

How do you find the perimeter of a shape with unequal sides?

Back

Add the lengths of all sides together.

Front

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 12 units and a width of 5 units?

Back

34 units (P = 2(12 + 5)).

Front

If a square has a perimeter of 16 units, what is the length of one side?

Back

4 units (P = 4 x side length, so side = 16/4).