Question 410520
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Hi
Maria is now 3 years younger that her sister Ann.
Let x and (x-3) represent Ann's and Maria's ages NOW respectively
Question states***four years ago...
   (x-3) - 4 = x/2
  Solving for x
     x - 7 = x/2 
         x/2 = 7         
           x = 14, Ann's age now.  Maria is 11  (14-3)         
CHECKING our Answer***
  11-4 = 14 = 7