Geometry Flashcards
What is the formula for the perimeter of a triangle?

The formula is P = S1 + S2 + S3. You just need to add all the sides.

What is one formula for the perimete__r of a re__ctangle?

There are three formulas:
P = L + L + W + W
P = 2L + 2W
P = 2(L + W)

formula
A formula is a standard equation used to find a value.
For example: A = bh is the formula for the area of a rectangle or square.
dimensions
Dimensions means _the measurement of the sides of a shape. _
For example: 8ft x 10ft or 8ft by 10ft
unit
Unit means a way to measure something.
For example: inches, feet, centimeters.
perimeter
Perimeter means the distance around the outside of a shape.
For example: a fence goes outside a garden

area
Area means the space inside a shape.
For example: a garden is inside a fence

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?
The formula for the area of a rectancle is: A = bh
This means **“Area equals base times height” **
What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

The formula for the area of a triangle is A=bh/2
This means Area equals base times height divided by 2
