
Mark M. answered 04/09/25
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
Area is how much carpet is needed to cover.
Perimeter is how much fence is needed to surround.
What does the area of a shape represent, and how is it different from its perimeter?
Mark M. answered 04/09/25
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
Area is how much carpet is needed to cover.
Perimeter is how much fence is needed to surround.
The area of a shape is the amount of space inside the shape and is measured in square units. The perimeter represents the total distance around the outside of the shape and is measured in linear units like meters or feet.
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