Perimeter and area

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What is perimeter?

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Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of 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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What is area?

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Area is the amount of space inside a shape.

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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 formula for the area of a triangle?

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Area = 1/2 × base × height.

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What is a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a four-sided shape (quadrilateral) where all sides are of equal length.

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How do you find the perimeter of a rhombus?

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Multiply the length of one side by 4: P = 4 × side length.

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What is the area of a square?

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Area = side × side.

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What is the difference between perimeter and area?

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Perimeter measures the distance around a shape, while area measures the space inside it.

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What units are used to measure perimeter?

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Perimeter is measured in linear units such as meters, centimeters, or millimeters.