Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 38 is less than ____ - 20.
- 87 is less than ____ + 11.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 38 is 39.
39 = ____ - 20
____ = 39 + 20
____ = 59
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 87 is 88.
88 = ____ + 11
____ = 88 - 11
____ = 77
Answer(s): (a) 59; (b) 77