The altitude of a triangle is increasing at a rate of 1.51.5 centimeters/minute while the area of the triangle is increasing at a rate of 11 square centimeters/minute. At what rate is the base of the triangle changing when the altitude is 7.57.5 centimeters and the area is 8888 square centimeters? cm/min

The altitude of a triangle is increasing at a rate of 1.51.5 centimeters/minute while the area of the triangle is increasing at a rate of 11 square centimeters/minute. At what rate is the base of the triangle changing when the altitude is 7.57.5 centimeters and the area is 8888 square centimeters? cm/min

Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897, 0079039898, 2018

18th Edition

ISBN:9780079039897

Author:Carter

Publisher:Carter

Chapter3: Linear And Nonlinear Functions

Section3.3: Rate Of Change And Slope

Problem 55PPS

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