Perimeter and Area: Understanding the Difference and How to Calculate Them

The video tutorial explains the concepts of perimeter and area for 2D shapes. It begins with perimeter, defined as the total distance around a shape, and demonstrates how to calculate it by adding side lengths. The tutorial then transitions to area, described as the space within a shape, and shows how to calculate it for rectangles by multiplying length and width. The video also covers calculating the area of triangles using the formula 1/2 base times height, emphasizing the importance of using perpendicular height.

What is the definition of perimeter?

What is the difference between perimeter and area?

How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

What should you remember about the units when calculating area?

Explain how to find the area of a triangle.