Area and Perimeter

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What is area?

Back

Area is the amount of space inside a shape. It is measured in square units.

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What is perimeter?

Back

Perimeter is the distance around a shape. It is measured in units.

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

Back

Multiply the length by the width.

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How do you find the perimeter of a rectangle?

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

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

Back

16 square units (4 x 4 = 16).

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What is the perimeter of a square with side length 4?

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16 units (4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 16).

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 and a width of 3, what is its area?

Back

15 square units (5 x 3 = 15).

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 and a width of 3, what is its perimeter?

Back

16 units (5 + 3 + 5 + 3 = 16).

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What is the area of a shape with 10 square units?

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The area is 10 square units.

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What is the perimeter of a shape with sides measuring 2, 3, 4, and 5?

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14 units (2 + 3 + 4 + 5 = 14).