Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 36 is less than ____ - 15.
- 89 is less than ____ + 6.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 36 is 37.
37 = ____ - 15
____ = 37 + 15
____ = 52
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 89 is 90.
90 = ____ + 6
____ = 90 - 6
____ = 84
Answer(s): (a) 52; (b) 84