Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 41 is less than ____ - 25.
- 70 is less than ____ + 7.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 41 is 42.
42 = ____ - 25
____ = 42 + 25
____ = 67
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 70 is 71.
71 = ____ + 7
____ = 71 - 7
____ = 64
Answer(s): (a) 67; (b) 64