Perimeter and Area

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What is the perimeter of a shape?

Back

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

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How do you find the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Add the lengths of all four sides together.

Front

What is the area of a shape?

Back

The area is the amount of space inside a shape.

Front

How do you find the area of a rectangle?

Back

Multiply the length by the width.

Front

What units are used to measure area?

Back

Square units, such as square meters or square feet.

Front

What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Perimeter = 2(length + width)