The altitude in a triangle in inches is 3 less than the number of inches in its base. Use b to represent the base. Find the base and altitude of the triangle.

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The altitude in a triangle in inches is 3 less than the number of inches in its base. Use b to represent the base. Find the base and altitude of the triangle.

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If b is the base, then the altitude is b-3 since it is 3 less than the base.

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