SOLUTION: the left and right page numbers of and open book are two consecutive intergers whos sum is 301. find these page numbers.

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Question 719681: the left and right page numbers of and open book are two consecutive intergers whos sum is 301. find these page numbers.
Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the left page number, x+1 must be the right page number.
So x + x+1 = 301
2x +1 =301
2x = 300
x = 150.
x+1 = 151.
Page numbers are 150,151.