Perimeter

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What is perimeter?

Back

Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape.

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How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

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

Front

What is the perimeter of a square with each side measuring 5 cm?

Back

20 cm (P = 4 x side length).

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the perimeter of a triangle with sides measuring 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for the perimeter of a polygon?

Back

Add the lengths of all the sides together.

Front

If one side of a rectangle is missing and the perimeter is 34 cm, what could the missing side be if the other side is 12 cm?

Back

10 cm (P = 2(length + width) => 34 = 2(12 + x)).

Front

What is the perimeter of a shape with sides measuring 6 cm, 8 cm, and 10 cm?

Back

24 cm (P = 6 + 8 + 10).

Front

How do you find the missing side of a rectangle if you know the perimeter?

Back

Use the perimeter formula and solve for the missing side.

Front

What is the perimeter of a polygon with 5 sides measuring 2 cm each?

Back

10 cm (P = 5 x 2).