Area and Perimeter

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What is Perimeter?

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The distance around a shape.

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How do you find the Perimeter of a rectangle?

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Add the lengths of all four sides or use the formula: 2 x (Length + Width).

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What is Area?

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The amount of space inside a shape.

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How do you find the Area of a rectangle?

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Length x Width.

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What is the unit of measurement for Area?

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

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What is the unit of measurement for Perimeter?

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

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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 cm.

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If a rectangle has a Length of 5 cm and a Width of 3 cm, what is its Perimeter?

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16 cm.

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What shape has a Perimeter of 20 cm and is a square?

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Each side is 5 cm.

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What is the formula for finding the Perimeter of a square?

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4 x side length.