Question

solve. the sum of the page numbers on the facing pages of a book is 285. Find both page numbers

Answer 1

if the page number on the left is a number, then the page number on the right is one more than the one on the left.

Answer 2

thats what i was thinking but for some reason i'm thinking there might be more to the problem maybe not

Answer 3

The sum of the number and one more than the number is 285. Let's transform that into an equation.
Left - \(x\).
Right - \(x + 1\).
Sum - \(x + x + 1 = 285\)

Answer 4

Nope, that's it.

Answer 5

ok thank you

Answer 6

You're welcome!

Answer 7

solve the equation for x and x + 1.