Question 1121769
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Let w be the page width, in inches.


Then its length is (w+3) inches.


The printed area has dimensions in 2 = 1 + 1 inches less. Therefore, the equation for the printed area is


(w-2)*(w+1) = 80.


w^2 -w - 82 = 0.


Solve it using the quadratic formula.
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