Question 607993
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Hi
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.