Geometry and measurement
3.7(B)Finding the Distance Around Shapes
Determine the perimeter of a polygon or a missing length when given perimeter and remaining side lengths in problems.
Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to select appropriate units, strategies, and tools to solve problems involving customary and metric measurement
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Intro
Perimeter of a Polygon
By the end of this lesson, you will find the perimeter of a polygon and find a missing side when you know the perimeter. A polygon is a closed shape made of straight sides. A rectangle, a triangle, and a square are all polygons. Perimeter is the distance all the way around a shape.
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