Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 40 is less than ____ - 16.
- 87 is less than ____ + 6.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 40 is 41.
41 = ____ - 16
____ = 41 + 16
____ = 57
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 87 is 88.
88 = ____ + 6
____ = 88 - 6
____ = 82
Answer(s): (a) 57; (b) 82