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What's the Formula for the Perimeter of a Rectangle?

What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle? This tutorial shows you how to find that formula!
How Do You Find the Perimeter of a Shape?

Ever had someone come up to you on the street, hand you a shape, and ask you to find the perimeter of that shape? Watch this tutorial, and next time that happens you'll be ready!
How Do You Find the Perimeter of a Rectangle?

Finding the perimeter of a rectangle is as easy as adding up all its side lengths! This tutorial takes you through the steps needed to find the perimeter of a rectangle.
How Do You Find the Diameter of a Circle if You Know its Radius?

When you know the radius of a circle, you can find the diameter of that circle with a simple multiplication problem! Follow along with this tutorial to learn how to find the diameter of a circle when you're given the radius.
How Do You Find the Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism Using a Net?

Finding the surface area of a prism can be a little tricky, but a net can make the problem a little easier. Make your job easier and see how to use a net to find the surface area of a prism.
How Do You Find the Surface Area of a Cylinder Using a Net?

Nets can come in real handy, especially when you're fishing. Nets can be even more useful when you're trying to find the surface area of a three-dimensional solid! Follow along to see how a net can help you find the surface area of a cylinder!
What is Area?

Area is the amount of space a figure takes up! This tutorial introduces area and explains how we find the area of a figure.
What is the Formula for the Volume of a Rectangular Prism?

Make finding the volume of a rectangular prism a snap by using a formula! Check out this tutorial to learn more!
How Do You Find the Area of a Rectangle?

To find the area of a rectangle, multiply the length times the width! This tutorial will show you how to find the area of a rectangle. Check it out!
How Do You Find the Area of a Triangle?

Finding the area of a triangle? Know the length of the base and the height? Then just take those values and plug them into the formula for the area of a triangle and solve! This tutorial shows you how.
How Do You Find the Area of a Parallelogram?

Looking for the area of a parallelogram? Got the length of the base and the height? Then plug those values into the formula for the area of a parallelogram and solve. This tutorial takes you through the process!
How Do You Find the Area of a Trapezoid?

Want to find the area of a trapezoid? If you have the length of each base and the height, you can use them to find the area. In this tutorial, you'll see how to identify those values and plug them into the formula for the area of a trapezoid. Then see how to simplify to get your answer!
How Do You Find the Area of a Composite Figure?

Composite figures are just a combination of simpler figures in disguise! In this tutorial, you'll see how to break down a composite figure into simpler figures. Then, see how to find the area of each of those individual figures to find the area of the entire composite figure. Watch the whole process in this tutorial!
How Do You Find the Circumference of a Circle if You Know the Diameter?

Trying to find the circumference of a circle? Know the diameter? Then you can use the formula for the circumference of a circle to get the answer! Just plug the value for the diameter into the formula and solve. This tutorial shows you how!
How Do You Find the Circumference of a Circle if You Know the Radius?

Trying to find the circumference of a circle? Know the radius? Then you can use the formula for the circumference of a circle to get the answer! Just plug the value for the radius into the formula and solve. This tutorial shows you how!
How Do You Find the Area of a Circle if You Know the Radius?

If you know the radius of a circle, you can use it to find the area of that circle. Just plug that value into the formula for the area of a circle and solve. Watch this tutorial to see how it's done!
How Do You Find the Area of a Circle if You Know the Diameter?

If you have the diameter of a circle, you can use it to find the area of that circle. Just plug that value into the formula for the area of a circle and solve. Watch this tutorial to see how it's done!
How Do You Find the Volume of a Rectangular Prism?

Finding the volume of a rectangular prism isn't so bad, especially if you already know the length, width, and height. In this tutorial, you'll see how to use that information and the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism to get the answer. Check it out!
How Do You Find the Volume of a Triangular Prism?

Finding the volume of a triangular prism isn't so bad, especially if you already know the length and height of the base and the height of the prism. In this tutorial, you'll see how to use that information and the formula for the volume of a triangular prism to get the answer. Take a look!
What is a Circle?

Circles are a fundamental part of math! In this tutorial, you'll be introduced to circles and see the different parts of a circle such as the diameter, radius, and chord. Check out this tutorial to learn about circles!
What is Pi?

Some numbers are just so cool that they get their own tutorial. Take the irrational number pi. This number is simply a ratio, but people have been working for years to find more and more digits of pi. Check out this tutorial to learn about pi!
What is a Prism?

The term prism is a cool name for a special kind of three-dimensional solid. This tutorial defines the term prism and shows you how to name a prism using the shape of its bases. Check it out!
What is a Pyramid?

You've probably seen pictures of Egyptian pyramids, or maybe you've even seen them in person! Those pyramids mostly have either triangular or rectangular bases, but did you know that there are other types of pyramids? In this tutorial, you'll see what a three-dimensional solid needs to be called a pyramid. You'll also see how to name these pyramids, so take a look!
What is a Solid?

Understanding solids is a building block for finding their lateral area, surface area, and volume. In this tutorial, you'll see examples of solids and learn their different parts. Take a look!
What is a Sphere?

Every played with a bouncy ball, a volleyball, a basketball, or a baseball? Those are all spheres! Check out this tutorial to see what defines a sphere and learn its different parts. Take a look!
What is a Cylinder?

Soda cans, coffee cans, and some candles are just a few examples of cylinders. In this tutorial, you'll see what defines a cylinder. You'll also see the different parts of a cylinder. Take a look!
What is a Cone?

Did you know that an ice cream cone is named for its shape? Many ice cream cones are actually cones! Check out this tutorial to see what defines a cone in math. You'll also see the different parts of a cone. Take a look!
What is a Net?

Ever wonder what a box would look like if you unfolded and flatted it? That new picture would be called a net! This tutorial introduces you to nets, a two-dimensional version of a three-dimensional solid. Check it out!
What is Volume?

When you fill a jar with marbles or fill a pool with water, you are taking up volume! In this tutorial, youâ€™ll be introduced to volume and learn what it really means. Take a look!
What is the Formula for the Area of a Rectangle?

Trying to find the area of a rectangle? There's a formula that can help! Check out this tutorial to learn about the formula for the area of a rectangle.
What is the Formula for the Area of a Triangle?

Did you know that the formula for the area of a triangle can be found by using the formula for the area of a parallelogram? In this tutorial, you'll see how it's done! Take a look!
What is the Formula for the Area of a Parallelogram?

Parallelograms and rectangles are pretty similar. In fact, you can turn a parallelogram into a rectangle to find the formula for the area of a parallelogram! Check out this tutorial to see how it's done!
What is the Formula for the Area of a Trapezoid?

Trying to figure out the formula for the area of a trapezoid? You could start by creating a parallelogram out of two trapezoids. Then, use the formula for the area of a parallelogram to figure out the formula for the area of one trapezoid. This tutorial shows you how!
What is Circumference?

The circumference of a circle is the distance around that circle. But what is the formula to find the circumference? In this tutorial, you'll learn the formulas for the circumference of a circle. Take a look!
What is the Formula for the Area of a Circle?

Did you know that you can figure out the formula for the area of a circle by first turning the circle into a parallelogram? It seems a little weird, but it really works! Watch this tutorial to see how it's done!
What is the Formula for the Volume of a Prism?

Trying to find the volume of a prism? Did you know that there's a formula to find that volume? In this tutorial, you'll learn about the formula for the volume of a prism. Check it out!