Perimeter Word Problems: Examples
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Examples, videos, worksheets, solutions, and activities to help Algebra students learn how to solve word problems that involve perimeter.
Perimeter Word Problem
Example:
The length of a rectangle is 8 cm more than 3 times its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 64 cm. Find the area of the rectangle.
Perimeter Word Problem
Examples:
(1) A rectangle is three times as long as it is wide. If the perimeter is 62 cm, what is the length?
(2) The width of a rectangle is 6 cm less than the length. If the perimeter is 52 cm, what is the width?
Word Problems - Perimeter of a triangle
Example:
Patrick's bike ride follows a triangular path; two legs are equal, the third is 8 miles longer than each of the other legs. If Patrick rides 30 miles total, what is the length of the longest leg?
Word Problem Involving Perimeter of a Triangle
Example:
The perimeter of a triangle is 56 cm. The first side is 6 cm shorter than the second side the third side is 2 cm shorted than twice the length of the first side. What is the length of each side? Geometry Word problem
Writing an equation and finding the dimensions of a rectangle knowing the perimeter and some information about the about the length and width.
Example:
The width of a rectangle is 3 feet less than its length. The perimeter of the rectangle is 110 feet. Find the dimensions.
More Lessons for Algebra
Math Worksheets
Examples, videos, worksheets, solutions, and activities to help Algebra students learn how to solve word problems that involve perimeter.
Perimeter Word Problem
Example:
The length of a rectangle is 8 cm more than 3 times its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 64 cm. Find the area of the rectangle.
Examples:
(1) A rectangle is three times as long as it is wide. If the perimeter is 62 cm, what is the length?
(2) The width of a rectangle is 6 cm less than the length. If the perimeter is 52 cm, what is the width?
Example:
Patrick's bike ride follows a triangular path; two legs are equal, the third is 8 miles longer than each of the other legs. If Patrick rides 30 miles total, what is the length of the longest leg?
Example:
The perimeter of a triangle is 56 cm. The first side is 6 cm shorter than the second side the third side is 2 cm shorted than twice the length of the first side. What is the length of each side? Geometry Word problem
Writing an equation and finding the dimensions of a rectangle knowing the perimeter and some information about the about the length and width.
Example:
The width of a rectangle is 3 feet less than its length. The perimeter of the rectangle is 110 feet. Find the dimensions.
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