The altitude of a triangle is increasing at a rate of 1.5 centimeters/minute while the area of the triangle is increasing at a rate of 3 square centimeters/minute. At what rate is the base of the triangle changing when the altitude is 11.5 centimeters and the area is 98 square centimeters? cm/min

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The altitude of a triangle is increasing at a rate of 1.5 centimeters/minute while the area
of the triangle is increasing at a rate of 3 square centimeters/minute. At what rate is the
base of the triangle changing when the altitude is 11.5 centimeters and the area is 98
square centimeters?
cm/min
Transcribed Image Text:The altitude of a triangle is increasing at a rate of 1.5 centimeters/minute while the area of the triangle is increasing at a rate of 3 square centimeters/minute. At what rate is the base of the triangle changing when the altitude is 11.5 centimeters and the area is 98 square centimeters? cm/min
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