What happens to the area, if the base is doubled and the height remains the same?

What happens to the area, if the base is doubled and the height remains the same?

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What happens to the area, if the base is doubled and the height remains the same?

Let's see.

A1 = b * h / 2

A2 = (2b) * h / 2

A2 = 2 (b * h / 2)

A2 = 2 (A1)

Doubling the base but not the height should double the area.

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