Learning video 93 · Geometry

Perimeter of an L-Shape

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This shape looks like an L. We are looking for its perimeter.

We slide the short sides outwards. That makes a rectangle of 6 and 4 centimeters.

The perimeter stays the same: 6 plus 4 plus 6 plus 4 is 20 centimeters.

An L-shape fits into a rectangle of 8 cm and 5 cm. What is its perimeter?

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Correct! 8 plus 5 plus 8 plus 5 is 26 centimeters.

8 + 5 + 8 + 5 = 26

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