Let's say Ben = X and Ishaan= Y.
Ben is 12 years older than Ishaan is equal to

Three years ago, Ben was 4 times as old as Ishaan.

Now, you have two incognitas and two equations, you can solve it.

And now you can use this number to know Ben's age.
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- Ben's age: 15
- Ishaan's age: 3