The left and right page numbers of an open book are two consecutive integers whose sum is 595. find these page numbers.
the two page numbers are __.
(use a comma to separate answers as needed)
Let's assume that the left page number is x. Then, the right page number will be x+1.
According to the given information, we can write the equation:
x + (x+1) = 595
Simplifying the equation:
2x + 1 = 595
Subtracting 1 from both sides:
2x = 594
Dividing both sides by 2:
x = 297
Therefore, the left page number is 297 and the right page number is 297+1 = 298.
The two page numbers are 297, 298.