Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 44 is less than ____ - 21.
- 71 is less than ____ + 10.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 44 is 45.
45 = ____ - 21
____ = 45 + 21
____ = 66
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 71 is 72.
72 = ____ + 10
____ = 72 - 10
____ = 62
Answer(s): (a) 66; (b) 62