Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 48 is less than ____ - 17.
- 88 is less than ____ + 8.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 48 is 49.
49 = ____ - 17
____ = 49 + 17
____ = 66
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 88 is 89.
89 = ____ + 8
____ = 89 - 8
____ = 81
Answer(s): (a) 66; (b) 81