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6. At a certain instant, the base of a triangle is 5 inches and is increasing at the rate of 1 inch
per minute. At the same instant, the height is 10 inches and is decreasing at the rate of 2.5
inches per minute. Is the area of the triangle increasing or decreasing? Justify your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:6. At a certain instant, the base of a triangle is 5 inches and is increasing at the rate of 1 inch per minute. At the same instant, the height is 10 inches and is decreasing at the rate of 2.5 inches per minute. Is the area of the triangle increasing or decreasing? Justify your answer.
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