At what rate is the base of the triangle changing

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The altitude (i.e., height) of a triangle is increasing at a rate of 1.5 cm/minute while the area of the triangle is increasing at a rate of 2.5 square cm/minute. At what rate is the base of the triangle changing when the altitude is 11.5 centimeters and the area is 86 square centimeters?

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