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How do i calculate perimiter?
The perimeter of a shape such as a polygon is the sum of its sides.
How do you figure the perimeter of a polygon?
The perimeter of a polygon is the distance around the outside of the polygon. A polygon is 2-dimensional; however, perimeter is 1-dimensional and is measured in linear units.To find the perimeter of a polygon, take the sum of the length of each side.
Why do you calculate perimeter by adding?
Adding the lengths of the straight sides of any polygon will give its perimeter. In the case of regular polygons it will be the length of the side multiplied by the number of sides. But in the case of a non-regular polygon all the individual sides' lengths will be added to give you the perimeter.
What is the difference between finding the perimeter of a polygon and finding the area of a polygon?
Finding the perimeter of a polygon is finding how far it is in total along all the edges of the polygon; whereas finding the area of a polygon is finding how much space the polygon covers. The perimeter of a polygon forms the boundary around the area of the polygon.
What is the sum of the lengths of the sides of a polygon?
The sum of the lengths of the sides of a polygon is called the perimeter.
