Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 42 is less than ____ - 17.
- 74 is less than ____ + 7.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 42 is 43.
43 = ____ - 17
____ = 43 + 17
____ = 60
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 74 is 75.
75 = ____ + 7
____ = 75 - 7
____ = 68
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 68