The perimeter of a shape is the distance around the outside of the shape. It is the total length of all the sides of the shape added together.
The formula to find the perimeter of different shapes are:
It is important to include the units when expressing the perimeter, such as inches, centimeters, or any other unit of length.
Understanding the concept of perimeter helps in measuring the boundary of a shape, determining the amount of material needed to enclose a space, or calculating the distance around an object.
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