The sides of a square increase in length at a rate of 3 m/sec. a. At what rate is the area of the square changing when the sides are 14 m long? b. At what rate is the area of the square changing when the sides are 21 m long?

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The sides of a square increase in length at a rate of 3 m/sec.
a. At what rate is the area of the square changing when the sides are 14 m long?
b. At what rate is the area of the square changing when the sides are 21 m long?
Transcribed Image Text:The sides of a square increase in length at a rate of 3 m/sec. a. At what rate is the area of the square changing when the sides are 14 m long? b. At what rate is the area of the square changing when the sides are 21 m long?
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