SOLUTION: the perimeter of standard size copier paper is ninety-nine centimeters. the width is six an three tenths centimeters less than the length. find the length and the width.

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Question 848339: the perimeter of standard size copier paper is ninety-nine centimeters. the width is six an three tenths centimeters less than the length. find the length and the width.
Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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P = 2L + 2W
W = L - 6.3
99 = 2L + 2(L-6.3)
99 = 2L + 2L - 12.6
111.6 = 4L
L = 27.9
W = 21.6