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SIZIF [17.4K]
2 years ago
9

Solve the following word problem using two variables. Show each step of your work.

Mathematics
1 answer:
masha68 [24]2 years ago
7 0

Answer:

John is 16 and Maya is 11

Step-by-step explanation:

x=Maya's age

x+5=John's age

x+x+5=27

2x+5=27

     -5   -5

2x=22

/2    /2

x=11

x+5=

11+5= 16

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