Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 49 is less than ____ - 21.
- 74 is less than ____ + 12.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 49 is 50.
50 = ____ - 21
____ = 50 + 21
____ = 71
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 74 is 75.
75 = ____ + 12
____ = 75 - 12
____ = 63
Answer(s): (a) 71; (b) 63