Question 399381
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Hi
david is 12 years older than his sister
Let x and (x+12)represent the sister and david's age respectively 
Question states***
 (x+12) = 3x
    12 = 2x
     x = 6, the sister's age.  David is 18.

CHECKING our Answer***
  18 = 3*6