SOLUTION: What happens when a triangle base is doubled but the height is cut in half how does it affect the area ,what if the height remains the same. I'm confused , Thank you

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Question 623964: What happens when a triangle base is doubled but the height is cut in half how does it affect the area ,what if the height remains the same. I'm confused , Thank you
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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A = %281%2F2%29b%2Ah
base is doubled but the height is cut in half...
A = %281%2F2%292b%28h%2F2%29=+%281%2F2%29bh Area stays the same
base is doubled but the height remains the same
A = %281%2F2%292b%28h%29=+bh Area Doubles