Solve the following word problem using two variables. Show each step of your work. John is five years older than Maya. The sum of their ages is 27. Find both ages.

Players on the school soccer team are selling candles to raise money for an upcoming trip. each player has 24 candles to sell. if a player sells 4 candles a profit of$30 is made. if he sells 12 candles a profit of $70 is made. determine an equation to model his situation?

Equation for the calculation double 2 and then add 5

Henry's butcher shop uses an electronic scale that measures to 1/100 of a pound. which is the most accurate measurement based on the limitations of the scale that might be found on a package of meat sold by henry?