Algebra The longest side of the rectangle is 3 ft longer than the shortest side. The medium side is 1 ft longer than the shortest side. If the perimeter of the triangle is 16 ft, what are the lengths of the three sides?

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The longest side of the rectangle is 3 ft longer than
the shortest side. The medium side is 1 ft longer
than the shortest side. If the perimeter of the
triangle is 16 ft, what are the lengths of the three
sides?
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