Finding Missing Side Lengths

Finding Missing Side Lengths

Grade 3 · Math · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can use addition and subtraction to find the unknown side length of a polygon.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

Finding Perimeter when a Side Length is Missing (Composite Figures) | Math with Mr. J

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A shape has a top side of 6 cm. The bottom side has two parts. One part is 2 cm. What is the length of the other part of the bottom side if the entire bottom side is 6 cm? A shape has a left side of 8 inches. The right side has two parts. One part is 3 inches. What is the length of the other part of the right side if the entire right side is 8 inches? A shape has a side that is 10 meters long. This side is made up of two smaller parts. If one part is 4 meters long, how long is the other part?

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