Homework Help: Understanding Perimeter

Posted by Sharon on Monday, February 25, 2013 at 7:14pm.

When finding the perimeter of a figure on a grid,
why do you not count the spaces inside the grid?

Understanding Perimeter - Ms. Sue, Monday, February 25, 2013 at 7:15pm
The perimeter is the distance around something.

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