Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 32 is less than ____ - 19.
- 88 is less than ____ + 8.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 32 is 33.
33 = ____ - 19
____ = 33 + 19
____ = 52
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 88 is 89.
89 = ____ + 8
____ = 89 - 8
____ = 81
Answer(s): (a) 52; (b) 81