7.7 The student, given appropriate dimensions, will apply perimeter formulas in practical situations.

Directions

  • 1. What are the two geometric shapes used to create this figure?
  • 2. How many of each shape is used to complete the figure? Hint: Move slider b all the way.
  • 3. Move slider a few times. What part of the figure is equal to slider a?

Online Practice

Hands-On Activities

Other Web Sites

  • Regentsprep Notes with some practice problems.
  • ExploreLearning Teachers have to assign the Minimize Perimeter to their classes.
  • Larson´s Software Students need to be enrolled by their teachers. Click on the Geometry in a Plane, then click on Perimeter.

Lesson 3-2: Applying Perimeter Formulas


See the directions on the right

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Created with GeoGebra by Rachel Valcin, Spring 2007.