document.write( "Question 607993: Amanda is 4 years older than her brother ben. The ages add up to 24. How old will Ben be in 5 years time? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "Amanda is 4 years older than her brother ben
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document.write( " Let x and (x+4) represent the Ben's and Amanda's age respectively
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document.write( "Question states***The ages add up to 24
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document.write( "  x + (x+4) = 24
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document.write( "      2x = 20
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document.write( "       x = 10, Ben's age. Ben will be 15 in 5 years time. \n" );
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