Key learning points

1. You can identify how to find the perimeter of polygons.
2. The perimeter of any polygon can be found by adding but this may be time consuming.
3. You can use a formula to find the perimeter of rectangle.
4. You can find and use a formula to find the perimeter of any regular polygon.

Keywords

• Polygon - A polygon is a flat (2D), closed figure made up of straight line segments.

• Perimeter - The perimeter is the distance around a 2D shape.

Common misconception