SOLUTION: a photograph measures 21cm by 15 cm. A strip of constant width is to be cut from each side of the photo. So area is reduced to 216cm squared. find the width of the cut.
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Question 1033901: a photograph measures 21cm by 15 cm. A strip of constant width is to be cut from each side of the photo. So area is reduced to 216cm squared. find the width of the cut.
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