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
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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!