Perimeter

MathematicsAQAEdexcelGCSEUnit: Geometry & Measures
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The basics

Walking the Edge

Walking the Edge

Imagine walking all the way around a shape - the total distance you walk is the perimeter! If you're putting a fence around a garden, you need to know the perimeter. It's simply adding up ALL the sides.

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What is the perimeter of a shape?

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