The scale factor of two similar triangles (or any geometric shape, for that matter) is the ratio between two corresponding sides. This same scale factor also applies to the ratio of the two triangles' … [Read more...] about Applying the Scale Factor of Similar Triangles to the Perimeter
Perimeter of Geometric Shapes
The perimeter of geometric shapes is the length of the line defining the shape, or the distance around the shape.
For example, the perimeter of a rectangle is given by:
For polygons, it is the sum of the lengths of all the straight lines that make up the polygon.
For circles, the perimeter is called the circumference, and it is given by the formula C=2*r*π , where r is the circle's radius, and π is a special mathematical constant, which is not a rational number, roughly equal to 3.14159.
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Now that we've explained the basic concept of perimeter in geometry, let's scroll down to work on specific geometry problems relating to this topic.
Perimeter of a Polygon
The perimeter of a polygon is the combined length of all its straight-line sides. We can use the properties of simple polygons like triangles or rectangles to find the perimeter of irregular polygons, … [Read more...] about Perimeter of a Polygon
Perimeter of a Rectangle
The perimeter of any polygon is simply the combined lengths of all its sides. In a polygon like a rectangle or a parallelogram, where the two opposite sides are equal, this can be simply represented … [Read more...] about Perimeter of a Rectangle
Perimeter of Geometric Shapes: Word Problems
It is common to see geometry word problems related to a shape's perimeter, which try to connect the concept of perimeter to real-life problems. Here is one such example.ProblemA hockey rink … [Read more...] about Perimeter of Geometric Shapes: Word Problems