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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?
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Amanda is 4 years older than her brother ben

 Let x and (x+4) represent the Ben's and Amanda's age respectively

Question states***The ages add up to 24

  x + (x+4) = 24

      2x = 20

       x = 10, Ben's age. Ben will be 15 in 5 years time.