The left and right page numbers of an open book are two consecutive integers whose sum is 45. Find these page numbers.

The smaller page number is

The larger page number is

The smaller page number = 22

The larger page number = 23

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smaller page be x

The larger page number = x + 1

x + (x+1) = 45

2x + 1 = 45

2x = 45 - 1 = 44

x = 44/2 = 22

The smaller page number = 22

The larger page number = 23