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Question 1031524: sheena is x years old. james is 3 times twice the age of sheena. the difference between there age is 11 years. how old is Sheena? How old is james
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sheena is x years old. james is 3 times twice the age of sheena. the difference between there age is 11 years. how old is Sheena? How old is james
Sheena's age: x

James' age: 3(2x), or 6x

Difference in ages: 11, so we get: 6x - x = 11

Solve for x, and then 6x