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

Answer:

12 years

Step-by-step 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

$2x-6+8=26$

$2x+2=26$

$2x=26-2=24$

$x=\frac{24}{2}=12$

Hence, the current age of Max=12 years old

Answer 2

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!