perimeter of polygons

Front

What is the perimeter of a polygon?

Back

The perimeter of a polygon is the total distance around the polygon, calculated by adding the lengths of all its sides.

Front

How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

To calculate the perimeter of a rectangle, use the formula: P = 2(length + width).

Front

If a polygon has sides measuring 5 cm, 7 cm, and 3 cm, what is its perimeter?

Back

The perimeter is 5 cm + 7 cm + 3 cm = 15 cm.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for perimeter?

Back

The unit of measurement for perimeter can be centimeters (cm), meters (m), feet (ft), etc.

Front

What is the perimeter of a square with each side measuring 4 cm?

Back

The perimeter is 4 cm + 4 cm + 4 cm + 4 cm = 16 cm.

Front

If a triangle has sides measuring 6 cm, 8 cm, and 10 cm, what is its perimeter?

Back

The perimeter is 6 cm + 8 cm + 10 cm = 24 cm.

Front

What is the formula for the perimeter of a regular polygon with 'n' sides each of length 's'?

Back

The formula is P = n * s.

Front

How do you find the missing side length if the perimeter is known?

Back

Subtract the sum of the known side lengths from the total perimeter.

Front

What is the perimeter of a rectangle that is 10 feet long and 4 feet wide?

Back

The perimeter is 10 + 10 + 4 + 4 = 28 feet.

Front

If a polygon has a perimeter of 30 cm and three sides measuring 10 cm, what is the length of the fourth side?

Back

The fourth side is 30 cm - (10 cm + 10 cm + 10 cm) = 0 cm.