Week 16 Vocab Flashcard

Front

An equation expressing a mathematical rule

Back

Formula

Answer explanation

A formula is an equation that expresses a mathematical rule. Examples include the formulas for area, perimeter, and volume.

Front

Distance around a shape

Back

Perimeter

Answer explanation

The distance around the outside of the shape is the perimeter. The area would be the INSIDE.

Front

Space inside a shape

Back

Area

Answer explanation

The amount of space INSIDE a shape is the area.

Front

Space in a 3-D object

Back

Volume

Answer explanation

The amount of space in a 3-D object is the volume.

Front

The side a polygon rests on

Back

Base

Answer explanation

The side on which a polygon rests is its base.

Front

Formula for area?

Back

A = l x w

Answer explanation

The formula for area is l x w = A

Front

Area of a rectangle:

Back

Length x Width

Front

Area represents the number of square units inside a figure.

Back

The number of square units inside a figure.

Front

Fence around backyard to keep cat:

Back

Perimeter