| Shape | Side Lengths | Perimeter |
|---|---|---|
| Square | Each side = 6 inches | inches |
| Rectangle | Length = 5 in, Width = 3 in | inches |
| Triangle | Sides: 6 in, 7 in, 8 in | inches |
| Rectangle | Length = 9 in, Width = 5 in | inches |
Area = Length × Width (for rectangles)
| Shape | Length × Width | Area (square units) |
|---|---|---|
| Rectangle | 7 × 2 = | |
| Rectangle | 9 × 5 = | |
| Square | 3 × 3 = | |
| Rectangle | 8 × 6 = |
| Length | Width | Area | Perimeter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 in | 2 in | sq in | in |
| 6 in | 5 in | sq in | in |
| 6 in | 6 in | sq in | in |
| 10 in | 3 in | sq in | in |
| Problem | Answer |
|---|---|
| A tabletop is 6 feet long and 3 feet wide. What is its area? | sq ft |
| A photo is 8 inches long and 6 inches wide. How much trim goes around it? | in |
| A square garden has sides of 5 feet. What is its area? | sq ft |
Problem: A rectangular playground is 24 meters long and 15 meters wide. Find the area AND the perimeter. Explain the difference between area and perimeter.
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