Perimeter (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Flashcards

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Definition of perimeter

Total distance around the outside edge of a shape

Rectangle perimeter formula

2imesextlength+2imesextwidth2 imes ext{length} + 2 imes ext{width}

Square perimeter formula

4imesextsidelength4 imes ext{side length}

Triangle perimeter formula

Add all three side lengths together

Circle circumference formula

π×diameter\pi \times \text{diameter}

What is circumference?

The perimeter of a circle

Value of π\pi for calculations

3.142

How to convert scale drawing to actual size

Multiply diagram measurement by scale factor

Units for measuring perimeter

mm, cm, m, or km (units of length)

Why rectangle formula uses 2l+2w2l + 2w

Rectangle has two pairs of equal sides

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