Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 36 is less than ____ - 25.
- 67 is less than ____ + 9.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 36 is 37.
37 = ____ - 25
____ = 37 + 25
____ = 62
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 67 is 68.
68 = ____ + 9
____ = 68 - 9
____ = 59
Answer(s): (a) 62; (b) 59