A triangle has a base that is increasing at a rate of 18 mm per minute with the height being held constant. WWhat is the rate of change of the area of the triangle if the height is 7 mm? (Do not include the units in your answer.) Provide your answer below:

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A triangle has a base that is increasing at a rate of 18 mm per minute with the height being held constant. WWhat is the rate
of change of the area of the triangle if the height is 7 mm? (Do not include the units in your answer.)
Provide your answer below:
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