Calculating Perimeter and Lengths

The video tutorial guides students through the process of calculating the perimeter of a geometric figure. It begins with an introduction to the concept of perimeter, followed by instructions on copying and arranging figures to facilitate calculation. The tutorial then demonstrates how to calculate the total lengths of the sides and formulate an equation to find the perimeter. The final solution is presented, showing the step-by-step process to arrive at the correct answer.

What is the first step mentioned in the video to solve the problem?

• Calculate the volume of the figure

• Measure the height of the figure

• Copy the right-hand side image to the left-hand side

• Find the area of the figure

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

After copying the image, what is the next step?

• Move all parts to the bottom

• Move all parts to the top

• Move all parts to the right

• Move all parts to the left

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

What is the total length when all parts are moved to the right?

• 12 inches

• 6 inches

• 24 inches

• 18 inches

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What is the combined length of the top side after moving all parts?

• 24 inches

• 18 inches

• 12 inches

• 6 inches

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

What is the combined length of the bottom side after moving all parts?

• 6 inches

• 12 inches

• 18 inches

• 24 inches

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CCSS.2.MD.B.5

What is the total length of the left side after moving all parts?

• 6 inches

• 12 inches

• 24 inches

• 18 inches

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

What is the final calculated perimeter of the figure?

• 36 inches

• 30 inches

• 24 inches

• 42 inches

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