SOLUTION: Brett is twice as old as his sister. four years ago he was four Times as his sister. how old is Brett's sister now

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Question 919165: Brett is twice as old as his sister. four years ago he was four Times as his sister. how old is Brett's sister now
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x sister's age. Brett 2x
2x - 4 = 4(x-4)
12 = 2x
6 = x, sister's age. Brett is 12
And...checking...4 years ago
8 = 4•2

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