AREA AND PERIMETER 3RD GRADE

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What is the perimeter?

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The perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape.

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What is the area?

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The area is the amount of space inside a shape.

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How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

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Add the lengths of all four sides or use the formula: P = 2(length + width).

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How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

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Multiply the length by the width: A = length × width.

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What is the unit of measurement for area?

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Square units (e.g., square centimeters, square meters).

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What is the unit of measurement for perimeter?

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Linear units (e.g., centimeters, meters, feet).

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its area?

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15 square centimeters.

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If a square has a side length of 4 cm, what is its perimeter?

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16 centimeters.

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What is the formula for the area of a square?

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A = side × side or A = side².

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a square?

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P = 4 × side.

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