Twice what Orlando gained is 2*5=<<2*5=10>>10 pounds.

Jose gained two pounds more than twice what Orlando gained for a total of 2+10=<<2+10=12>>12 pounds..

Half of what Jose gained is 12/2=<<12/2=6>>6 pounds.

Fernando gained 3 pounds less than half of what Jose gained, for a total of 6-3=<<6-3=3>>3 pounds.

In total, the three family members gained 5+12+3=<<5+12+3=20>>20 pounds at the reunion.

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At the family reunion, everyone ate too much food and gained weight.  Orlando gained 5 pounds.  Jose gained two pounds more than twice what Orlando gained.  Fernando gained 3 pounds less than half of what Jose gained.  How much weight, in pounds, did the three family members gain at their reunion?
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At the family reunion, everyone ate too much food and gained weight.  Orlando gained 5 pounds.  Jose gained two pounds more than twice what Orlando gained.  Fernando gained 3 pounds less than half of what Jose gained.  How much weight, in pounds, did the three family members gain at their reunion?
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