Math Geometry Vocab 1

Front

What does the area of a shape tell you?

Back

The amount of space inside a shape

Front

What is the perimeter of a shape?

Back

The total distance around the outside

Front

What is a formula used for in math?

Back

To show how to find a value using a rule

Front

Substitute in math

Back

To replace a letter in a formula with a number

Front

Perpendicular lines

Back

Lines that meet or cross to form a 90° angle

Front

What does it mean if two lines are parallel?

Back

They are the same distance apart and never meet

Front

Which shape has exactly 3 sides and 3 angles?

Back

Triangle

Front

What makes a rectangle different from other shapes?

Back

It has 4 sides and 4 right angles

Front

What is true about a square?

Back

It has 4 equal sides and 4 right angles

Front

What is a parallelogram?

Back

A 4-sided shape with opposite sides equal and parallel