About Parallelogram Perimeter Calculation

What is a Parallelogram Perimeter?

The perimeter of a parallelogram is the total distance around its exterior. It is calculated by summing the lengths of all four sides of the parallelogram. Since opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal, we can simplify this calculation.

Formula for Parallelogram Perimeter

The formula to calculate the perimeter of a parallelogram is:

\[P = 2(b + s)\]

Where:

• \(P\) is the perimeter of the parallelogram
• \(b\) is the length of the base of the parallelogram
• \(s\) is the length of the side of the parallelogram

Calculation Steps

1. Measure or identify the length of the base and side of the parallelogram.
2. Add the base length and side length.
3. Multiply the sum by 2.
4. The result is the perimeter of the parallelogram.

Example

Let's calculate the perimeter of a parallelogram with a base length of 8 units and a side length of 5 units:

1. Given: Base length (b) = 8 units, Side length (s) = 5 units
2. Apply the formula: \(P = 2(b + s)\)
3. Substitute the values: \(P = 2(8 + 5)\)
4. Calculate: \(P = 2(13) = 26\) units

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