Answer:
12 years
Explanation:
Let x be the present age ( in years ) of Max and y be the present age ( in years ) of Zeke,
Max's age 3 years ago = x - 3
According to the question,
2 ( x - 3 ) + y = 26 -----(1)
Also, if Zeke's present age is 8 years,
That is y = 8,
From equation (1),
2x - 6 + 8 = 26
2x + 2 = 26
2x = 24
x = 12
Hence, Max is 12 years old currently.