The area of a triangle is calculated by multiplying the base by the height and then dividing by 2. Therefore, when the base is doubled and the height remains the same, the area of the triangle will also double.
For example, if the base of the triangle is 4 and the height is 3, the area would be 6. If the base is doubled to 8, the area would be 12.
The base of a triangle is doubled and the height remains the same. Explain how the area changes. Use examples.
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