Perimeter of Composite shapes

​Perimeter of Composite shapes

​Perimeter: The distance around the outside of the shape

​Shapes that are made of more than one basic shape added together

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Composite shapes

There are formulas for finding the perimeter but the best thing to remember is to just ADD UP ALL THE SIDES

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​Finding the perimeter

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Find the perimeter of the shape

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What is the perimeter of this shape?

You will need to use information from opposite sides and addition or subtraction to find a missing measurement.

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​PAY CLOSE ATTENTION

Labelling

Put each of the missing measurements in the proper place

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

5.8 cm

6.4 cm

5.6 cm

4.8 cm

6.6 cm

3.6 cm

#1 MISTAKE

Adding up ONLY the given numbers... forgetting to "close" the shape

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What is the perimeter of this shape

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Find the perimeter of the shape

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What is the perimeter?

NUMBER ONLY

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What is the perimeter of the shape?

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The dimension of a basketball court and bleachers are shown. A fence is to be installed following the edges of the court and bleachers (except for their shared edge). The fence cost $8.99 per foot. How much will the fence cost?

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The dimension of a basketball court and bleachers are shown. A fence is to be installed following the edges of the court and bleachers (except for their shared edge). What is the perimeter of the shape?