5. Area is the number of unit squares that can fit
inside a flat plane or figure
The area of this figure is 6 (L) X 4 (H) = 24
6. The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is
2 width (length) multiplied by 2 heights
This looks like: 2L X 2H = Perimeter
7. The formula for the are of a rectangle is width
(length) multiplied by height
This looks like: L X H = Area
8. What is the difference between perimeter and
area?
9. If I were to plant corn for my farm…
The perimeter would be how much wood I would
need go around my farm
The area would be how much soil I would need to
cover the ground