Geometry Problem 14
Photograph Trimming

To get a square photograph to fit into a rectangular frame, Li-Chih had to trim a 1-inch strip from one pair of opposite sides of the photo and a 2-inch strip from the other two sides.  In all, he trimmed off 64 square inches.

What were the original dimensions of the photograph?


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