Sylvie's age is 5 years less half of Katie's age. If sylvie is 11 years old, what is Katie's age?

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Katie's age --- x
Sylvie's age = (1/2)x - 5

(1/2)x - 5 = 11

solve for x
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5. Vincent and Kyle are cousins. The difference of three times Vincent’s age, v, and twice Kyle’s age, k,
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