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Example: Find the perimeter of this closed figure in inches.
P = 5 + 3 + 6 + 2 + 3 + 3 - Since all the sides are measured in inches, just add the lengths of all six
sides to get the perimeter.
P = 22 inches – Remember to include the units.
This means that a tightly wrapped string running the entire distance around the polygon would
measure 22 inches long.
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