Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 47 is less than ____ - 19.
- 75 is less than ____ + 12.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 47 is 48.
48 = ____ - 19
____ = 48 + 19
____ = 67
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 75 is 76.
76 = ____ + 12
____ = 76 - 12
____ = 64
Answer(s): (a) 67; (b) 64