Add Whole Numbers: example 1.25

Find the perimeter of the patio shown.

Work it out on paper first. Then open the solution one step at a time, and stop as soon as you can finish on your own.

Your turn

The book's Try It right after this example: same idea, new numbers. Only the answer is given.

Find the perimeter of each figure. All lengths are in inches.

How did it go?

We are asked to find the perimeter.
Write a phrase.	the sum of the sides
Translate to math notation.	$4 + 6 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 9$
Simplify by adding.	$26$
Write a sentence to answer the question.
We added feet, so the sum is $26$ feet.	The perimeter of the patio is $26$ feet.

We are asked to find the perimeter.
Write a phrase.	the sum of the sides
Translate to math notation.	$4 + 6 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 9$
Simplify by adding.	$26$
Write a sentence to answer the question.
We added feet, so the sum is $26$ feet.	The perimeter of the patio is $26$ feet.