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==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
| − | The semi-perimeter of a figure is literally half of the [[perimeter]] or | + | The semi-perimeter of a figure is literally half of the [[perimeter]], or |
| − | <math>\frac{P}{2}</math> where <math>P</math> is the total perimeter of a figure. | + | <math>\frac{P}{2}</math>, where <math>P</math> is the total perimeter of a figure. |
==Applications== | ==Applications== | ||
Revision as of 16:11, 21 June 2006
Definition
The semi-perimeter of a figure is literally half of the perimeter, or
, where 
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 Brahmgupta's formula.
