Finding Perimeter

Perimeter is the...

• distance around a shape.

• distance covered by the shape.

It is important to include a label with your answer when talking about perimeter.

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When finding perimeter, you don't need to know the length of the borders of the shape.

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What is a polygon?

• A shape with only curved sides

• A shape with only straight sides

• A shape with both curved and straight sides

To find perimeter...

• add up the lengths of each side.

• multiply the lengths of each side.

If you are finding the perimeter of a five sided polygon, how many sides should you add?

• 4 sides

• 5 sides

• 6 sides

So, depending on the shape, you can add or multiply to find perimeter.

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