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If the length of the square pad tent is reduced by 6 cm, its area will be reduced by 2.76 dm2. Specify the side length of the original and reduced pads.

Correct answer:

a =  26 cm
b =  20 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

(a6)2 = a2  2.76 100  12a=312  12 a=312  12a=312  a=12312=26  a=26=26 cm
b=a6=266=20 cm



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