Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 39 is less than ____ - 15.
- 81 is less than ____ + 8.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 39 is 40.
40 = ____ - 15
____ = 40 + 15
____ = 55
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 81 is 82.
82 = ____ + 8
____ = 82 - 8
____ = 74
Answer(s): (a) 55; (b) 74