SOLUTION: The left and right page numbers of an open book are two consecutive integers whose sum is 337 find These page numbers smaller & larger page.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: The left and right page numbers of an open book are two consecutive integers whose sum is 337 find These page numbers smaller & larger page.       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1152854: The left and right page numbers of an open book are two consecutive integers whose sum is 337 find These page numbers smaller & larger page.
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.

Let n be the left page number; then the right page number is (n+1).


You are given


    n + (n+1) = 337.


Hence,


    2n = 337-1 = 336,

     n = 336/2 = 168.


ANSWER.  The pages are  168 and 169.

Solved.