SOLUTION: Solve this word problem algebraically using one variable. The sum of the page numbers on the facing pages of a book (consecutive integers) is 385. What are the page numbers (t

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Question 283237: Solve this word problem algebraically using one variable.
The sum of the page numbers on the facing pages of a book (consecutive integers) is 385. What are the page numbers (the left page and the right page as the book lies open)? (note: the code states what your variable represents).
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  • This is an equation! Solutions: x=192.
  • Graphical form: Equation was fully solved.
  • Text form: 2*x+1=385 simplifies to 0=0
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DETAILED EXPLANATION

Look at .
Moved these terms to the left highlight_green%28+-385+%29
It becomes .
Look at .
Added fractions or integers together
It becomes .
Look at .
Removed extra sign in front of -384
It becomes .
Look at .
Solved linear equation highlight_red%28+2%2Ax-384=0+%29 equivalent to 2*x-384 =0
It becomes .
Result:
This is an equation! Solutions: x=192.

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Done!


So
x = 192
x + 1 = 193

Check:
192 + 193 = 385 and bob's your uncle!
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