Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 41 is less than ____ - 21.
- 84 is less than ____ + 9.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 41 is 42.
42 = ____ - 21
____ = 42 + 21
____ = 63
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 84 is 85.
85 = ____ + 9
____ = 85 - 9
____ = 76
Answer(s): (a) 63; (b) 76