Perimeter

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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 the perimeter of a square with each side measuring 4 inches?

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16 inches (P = 4 sides x 4 inches).

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If a triangle has sides measuring 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm, what is its perimeter?

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12 cm (3 + 4 + 5 = 12).

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What is the perimeter of a parallelogram?

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P = 2(base + height).

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What is the perimeter of a trapezoid with bases of 5 ft and 7 ft, and sides of 4 ft each?

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20 ft (5 + 7 + 4 + 4 = 20).

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What units are used to measure perimeter?

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

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What is the perimeter of a circle called?

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Circumference.

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If a rectangle has a length of 10 cm and a width of 5 cm, what is its perimeter?

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30 cm (P = 2(10 + 5)).

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What is the perimeter of a figure with sides measuring 2 m, 3 m, 4 m, and 5 m?

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14 m (2 + 3 + 4 + 5 = 14).