SOLUTION: The sum of the page numbers on the facing pages of a book is 281. What are the page numbers?

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Question 438777: The sum of the page numbers on the facing pages of a book is 281. What are the page numbers?
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The sum of the page numbers on the facing pages of a book is 281. What are the page numbers?
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Equation:
x + (x+1) = 281
2x = 280
x = 90 (1st page)
x+1 = 91 (2nd page)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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