Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 42 is less than ____ - 18.
- 72 is less than ____ + 9.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 42 is 43.
43 = ____ - 18
____ = 43 + 18
____ = 61
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 72 is 73.
73 = ____ + 9
____ = 73 - 9
____ = 64
Answer(s): (a) 61; (b) 64