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Explain why perimeter is measured in units and area is measured in square units?
Because the perimeter is a linear measurement, and area is measured by multiplying 2 linear measurements together.
Can the perimeter of a desk be measured in cubic units?
No. Just like a length, a perimeter is measured in linear units.
How do you compare two lengths that are measured in different sized units?
You can mutiply or divide the units to find the answer.
What is the sum of the lengths of all the sides of a polygon expressed in linear units?
perimeter
Is area measured in linear units?
Yes. But, it is seldom used.
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