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strip of uniform width is to be cut off both sides and both ends of a sheet of paper that is 8in. by 10in. to reduce the size of the paper to an area of 55 sq in. determine the width of the strip.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.4: Cicumference And Area Of A Cicle

Problem 49E: A square has a length of 8.9 in for each side. Find the length, to the tenth of an inch for the...

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