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Use of Variables

Use of Variables

Variables are used to frame rules to find the perimeter of a polygon.

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Variables are used to frame rules to find the perimeter of a polygon.  The perimeter of a polygon can be obtained by adding the lengths of its sides.  The following are simple rules to frame the perimeter of geometrical figures using variables. 

If the length of the side is denoted by variable's', then the perimeter of a square is equal to

 and its breadth variable

If the lengths of the sides of a triangle are denoted by then the perimeter of the triangle is equal to

The following are some simple rules for the properties of numbers using variables.

Commutative property of addition:

This property states that two numbers can be added in any order.  If represent any two numbers, then

Commutative property of multiplication:

This property states that two numbers can be multiplied in any order.  If represent any two numbers, then

Associative property of addition:

This property states that three numbers can be added in any order.  If represent any three numbers, then

Associative property of multiplication:

This property states that three numbers can be multiplied in any order.  If  represent any three numbers, then

Distributive property of multiplication over addition:

This property states that if  represent any three numbers, then

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