Let x represent the number of Oreos Jordan has

James:3+2x Oreos

Total:3+2x+x=36

3x+3=36

3x=33

x=<<11=11>>11 Oreos

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James has 3 more than 2 times the number of Oreos Jordan has.  If there are 36 Oreos total, how many does Jordan have?
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James has 3 more than 2 times the number of Oreos Jordan has.  If there are 36 Oreos total, how many does Jordan have?
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