Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 31 is less than ____ - 17.
- 71 is less than ____ + 10.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 31 is 32.
32 = ____ - 17
____ = 32 + 17
____ = 49
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 71 is 72.
72 = ____ + 10
____ = 72 - 10
____ = 62
Answer(s): (a) 49; (b) 62