SOLUTION: write an equation that models the situation when the perimeter are the same. solve. rectangle 1 height= 5ft rectangle 1 length= (y+3)ft rectangle2 height= 2ft rectangle2 leng

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Question 1050340: write an equation that models the situation when the perimeter are the same. solve.
rectangle 1 height= 5ft
rectangle 1 length= (y+3)ft
rectangle2 height= 2ft
rectangle2 length=3y ft
Not sure how to set up and solve
Answer by advanced_Learner(501) About Me  (Show Source):
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10+2(y+3)=4+6y
3=y
so
l=3