1. Introduction to Perimeter, Circumference and Area
Geometry
Introduction to Perimeter, Circumference and Area

2. Geometry 1.7 Perimeter, Circumference, Area
Goals:
Find the perimeter and area of common plane figures.
Use a general problem-solving plan.
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Square
Perimeter
P = 4s S S
Area
A = s2
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4. Geometry 1.7 Perimeter, Circumference, Area
Square Problem
Each side of a square measures 2.5 m. Find its perimeter and its area.
P = 4(2.5) = 10 m
A = 2.52 = 6.25 m2
2.5 m
2.5 m
Area is a square measure.
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5. Geometry 1.7 Perimeter, Circumference, Area
Rectangle
Perimeter
P = 2 l + 2w w
Area
A = lw l
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Rectangle Problem
Find the perimeter and the area.
4 ft
2.1 ft
P = 2(4) + 2(2.1) = = 12.2 ft
A = 4(2.1) = 8.4 ft2
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Triangle
Perimeter
P = a + b + c c a h
Area b
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Triangle Problem
Find the perimeter and the area.
8 in
3 in
2 in
10 in
P = = 21 in
A = ½ (10)(2) = 10 in2
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Circle
Circumference
C = 2r r
Area
A = r2
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Circle Problem
If the diameter is 8, find the circumference and the area.
r = 4 8
C = 2(4) = 8  25.13
(You could also use the formula C = d.)
A = (42) = 16  50.27
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11. Area of a Trapezoid b1 h b2
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12. Area of a Rhombus d1 d2
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13. Area of a Kite d2 d1
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14. Geometry 1.7 Perimeter, Circumference, Area
Problem Solving
Ask: What do I need to solve this problem? Draw a picture, if necessary, to help you determine this.
Label known and unknown facts.
Use labels and facts to choose related definitions, theorems, formulas, or other results you may need.
Reason logically to link the facts. Use a proof or other written argument.
Write a conclusion that answers the original problem. Check that your reasoning is correct.
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Problem Solving Steps
Sketch
Label
Formulas
Reason
Conclusion
Check
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Problem 1
A homeowner needs to fertilize a rectangular shaped yard that measures 20 ft by 30 ft. Each bag of fertilizer covers 150 square feet. How many bags of fertilizer will he need?
1. Sketch
2. label
30 ft.
A = ?
20 ft
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Problem 1 Continued
A homeowner needs to fertilize a rectangular shaped yard that measures 20 ft by 30 ft. Each bag of fertilizer covers 150 square feet. How many bags of fertilizer will he need?
3. Formula: A = LW
a = 30(20) = 600 FT2
30 ft.
A = ?
20 ft
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Problem 1 Continued
A homeowner needs to fertilize a rectangular shaped yard that measures 20 ft by 30 ft. Each bag of fertilizer covers 150 square feet. How many bags of fertilizer will he need?
4. Reason: Each bag covers 150 sq ft, and he needs to cover 600 sq ft. 600  150 = 4
30 ft.
20 ft
A = 600 FT2
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19. Problem 1 Conclusion
A homeowner needs to fertilize a rectangular shaped yard that measures 20 ft by 30 ft. Each bag of fertilizer covers 150 square feet. How many bags of fertilizer will he need?
5. Conclusion: He needs to buy 4 bags of fertilizer.
30 ft.
6. Check: 4  150 = 600
20 ft
A = 600 FT2
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Problem 2
You are making a mat for a picture. The picture is 8 inches wide and 10 inches high. The mat is to have a width of 2 inches. What is the area of the mat? 8 2 10 2
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Problem 2 Continued
You are making a mat for a picture. The picture is 8 inches wide and 10 inches high. The mat is to have a width of 2 inches. What is the area of the mat?
Think: Larger mat, cut away the inside…
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Problem 2 Continued
You are making a mat for a picture. The picture is 8 inches wide and 10 inches high. The mat is to have a width of 2 inches. What is the area of the mat?
We need to know the area of the outer rectangle. 12
Left over Area =
168 – 80 = 88 in2
Outer Area =
12  14 = 168 8 14 2 10
Inner Area =
8  10 = 80 2
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Problem 3: You do it.
You are making a triangular shaped window. The height of the window is 18 inches and the area will be 297 square inches. What will the length of the base of the window be? 18 b
The base will be 33 in.
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24. Geometry 1.7 Perimeter, Circumference, Area
Homework
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