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.
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?
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