You can say that the first part of the book has (x) number of pages. That would mean that the second part has (x+64) pages. To find the actual number of pages, set up an equation and solve for (x).
<u>Equation</u> <u>Next step</u> x + (x+64) = 1382 simplify 2x + 64 =1382 subtract 64 from each side of the = sign 2x = 1318 divide both sides by 2 x = 659 pages in the first part x + 64 = pages in the second part 659 + 64 = 723 pages in the second part
Take 1,382 subtract 64 to get 1,318. Next, divide 1,318 by 2 and you should get 659. Go back to your original number, 1,382 and subtract 659 to get 723. 723 - 659= 64 pages difference, 659 + 723 = 1,382 total pages The first part of the book has 659 pages while the second part has 723 pages.
