Question 411550
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Hi
Butch is 4 yrs older than his sister.
butch = x+4
butch's sister = x   |Yes, Super!
Question states***
 (1/3)(x+4) = x-2
Solving for x
  (x+4) = 3x-6
     10 = 2x
       x = 5, sister's age.  butch is 9.  (5+4)

CHECKING our Answer***
  9/3 = 5-2 = 3