Question

Max and Zakiya are comparing their ages. They figure out if they double Max’s age from 3 years ago and add it to Zakiya’s current age, the sum is 26. If Zakiya is currently 8 years old, determine how old Max currently is.

Answer 1

Z=Zakiya

M=Max

Current age of z is 8.

26-8=18

18+3=21

21 is the answer

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