Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 31 is less than ____ - 18.
- 73 is less than ____ + 11.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 31 is 32.
32 = ____ - 18
____ = 32 + 18
____ = 50
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 73 is 74.
74 = ____ + 11
____ = 74 - 11
____ = 63
Answer(s): (a) 50; (b) 63