Perimeter

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What is the definition of perimeter?

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Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a two-dimensional shape, calculated by adding the lengths of all its sides.

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How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: P = 2(length + width).

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a triangle?

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The perimeter of a triangle is calculated by adding the lengths of all three sides: P = side1 + side2 + side3.

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What is the perimeter of a square?

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The perimeter of a square is calculated using the formula: P = 4 × side length.

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How do you find the perimeter of a parallelogram?

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The perimeter of a parallelogram is calculated using the formula: P = 2(base + height).

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a trapezoid?

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The perimeter of a trapezoid is calculated by adding the lengths of all four sides: P = side1 + side2 + side3 + side4.

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What units are used to measure perimeter?

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Perimeter is measured in linear units, such as centimeters (cm), meters (m), inches (in), or feet (ft).

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What is the relationship between perimeter and area?

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Perimeter measures the distance around a shape, while area measures the space contained within it. They are related but represent different properties.

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How does the shape of a figure affect its perimeter?

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Different shapes with the same area can have different perimeters; the arrangement of the sides influences the total distance around the shape.

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What is the perimeter of a regular polygon?

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The perimeter of a regular polygon is calculated by multiplying the length of one side by the number of sides: P = side length × number of sides.