This math topic focuses on calculating the perimeter of various simple shapes. Students are presented with several shapes and must determine the correct perimeter formula for each. The problems involve recognizing and applying perimeter formulas like adding all sides, using the sum of length plus width multiplied by two, or multiplying one side by four. This topic is designed to test and reinforce advanced perimeter calculation skills.

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Perimeter of a Simple Shape Formula - Shape to Formula Worksheet

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Perimeter of a Simple Shape Formula - Shape to Formula
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An svg image showing a math problem
How would you calculate this shape's perimeter?
a A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by \text{side}
b A LaTex expression showing \text{side A} + \text{side B} + \text{side C}
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An svg image showing a math problem
How would you calculate this shape's perimeter?
a A LaTex expression showing \text{side A} + \text{side B} + \text{side C}
b A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by \text{side}
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How would you calculate this shape's perimeter?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing \text{side A} + \text{side B} + \text{side C}
b A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by \text{side}
c A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by (\text{length} + \text{width})
4
An svg image showing a math problem
How would you calculate this shape's perimeter?
a A LaTex expression showing \text{side A} + \text{side B} + \text{side C}
b A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by \text{side}
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How would you calculate this shape's perimeter?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing \text{side A} + \text{side B} + \text{side C}
b A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by (\text{length} + \text{width})
c A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by \text{side}
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How would you calculate this shape's perimeter?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by (\text{length} + \text{width})
b A LaTex expression showing \text{side A} + \text{side B} + \text{side C}
c A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by \text{side}
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How would you calculate this shape's perimeter?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by \text{side}
b A LaTex expression showing \text{side A} + \text{side B} + \text{side C}
c A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by (\text{length} + \text{width})
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How would you calculate this shape's perimeter?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by (\text{length} + \text{width})
b A LaTex expression showing \text{side A} + \text{side B} + \text{side C}
c A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by \text{side}