Question 215639
Note: The altitude is another way of saying height. 


Let 


A = area
b = base
h = height



Since "The area of a triangle is 96 sq. inches", this means {{{A=96}}}



Also, because "Its altitude is 2 inches greater than five times its base" we know that {{{h=5b+2}}}



Finally, recall that the area of a triangle is {{{A=(bh)/2}}}



So use these three equations to find the base 'b' and the height/altitude 'h'. Let me know if this helps.