Word problem

[edward1977]

I need help with the following word problem on how to set up the equation:
Alexis make a bike ramp in the shape of a right triangle. The base of the ramp is 4 inches more than twice its height, and the length of the incline is 4 inches less than three times its height. How high is the ramp?

 

[Deleted member 4993]

I need help with the following word problem on how to set up the equation:
Alexis make a bike ramp in the shape of a right triangle. The base of the ramp is 4 inches more than twice its height, and the length of the incline is 4 inches less than three times its height. How high is the ramp?

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