SOLUTION: The sum of the page numbers on the facing pages of a book is 285. Find both page numbers.Please show all of work.

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Question 409230: The sum of the page numbers on the facing pages of a book is 285. Find both page numbers.Please show all of work.
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the two page numbers be p and p%2B1. Their sum is 285, so

p+%2B+%28p%2B1%29+=+285

2p+%2B+1+=+285

2p+=+284 --> p+=+142 so the page numbers are 142 and 143.