Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 40 is less than ____ - 18.
- 80 is less than ____ + 11.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 40 is 41.
41 = ____ - 18
____ = 41 + 18
____ = 59
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 80 is 81.
81 = ____ + 11
____ = 81 - 11
____ = 70
Answer(s): (a) 59; (b) 70