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==Applications==
 
==Applications==
The semi-perimeter has many uses in geometeric formulas. Two well known examples are [[Heron's formula]] and [[Brahmgupta's formula]].
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The semi-perimeter has many uses in geometeric formulas. Two well known examples are [[Heron's formula]] and [[Brahmagupta's formula]].
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
*[[Perimeter]]
 
*[[Perimeter]]

Revision as of 16:29, 21 June 2006

Definition

The semi-perimeter of a figure is literally half of the perimeter, or $\frac{P}{2}$, where $P$ is the total perimeter of a figure.

Applications

The semi-perimeter has many uses in geometeric formulas. Two well known examples are Heron's formula and Brahmagupta's formula.

See also