SOLUTION: A rectangle has length x units and width y units. The rectangle has the same perimeter as an equilateral triangle with a side of m units.Find x in terms of m and y. (A) m + y

Question 264866: A rectangle has length x units and width y units. The rectangle has the
same perimeter as an equilateral triangle with a side of m units.Find x in terms of m and y.

(A) m + y (B) m - y (C) 3m - 2y (D) 1/2(m+y) (E) 1/2(3m-2y)
Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+2y=p for the rectangle
m+m+m=p for equilateral triangle
the rectangle "p" = the triangle "p"
solve for x

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