To find the perimeter of a rectangle, we use the formula:
[tex]\[ \text{Perimeter} = 2 \times (\text{length} + \text{width}) \][/tex]
Let's apply this formula step-by-step for the given rectangle:
1. Identify the length and width of the rectangle.
- The given side lengths are 5 cm (which we can consider as the width) and 10 cm (which we can consider as the length).
2. Add the length and the width together.
[tex]\[ 10 \text{ cm} + 5 \text{ cm} = 15 \text{ cm} \][/tex]
3. Multiply the sum by 2 to get the perimeter.
[tex]\[ 2 \times 15 \text{ cm} = 30 \text{ cm} \][/tex]
Therefore, the perimeter of the rectangle is [tex]\( 30 \)[/tex] cm.
