Question

max and his friend zeke are comparing their ages. they figure out that if they double maxs age from 3 years ago and add it to zekes current age,the sum is 26. if zeke is currently 8 years old, determine how old max currently is.

Answer 1

Let m be max's age
Let z be zekes age
2m+z=26
Sub in zekes age
2m+8=26
2m=26-8
2m=18
M=18/2
M=9
Remember: this is Max's age THREE YEARS AGO. Therefore, add three to get his current age
9+3=12
Therefore, Max is currently 12
Hope this helps!

Answer 2

12 years

Explanation:

We have to find the currently age of Max.

Let x be the current age of Max and y be the current age of Zeke.

According to question

`2(x-3)+y=26`

Current age of Zeke=8 years old

Then substitute the value

`2x-6+8=26`

`2x+2=26`

`2x=26-2=24`

`x=(24)/(2)=12`

Hence, the current age of Max=12 years old