Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 32 is less than ____ - 18.
- 82 is less than ____ + 12.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 32 is 33.
33 = ____ - 18
____ = 33 + 18
____ = 51
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 82 is 83.
83 = ____ + 12
____ = 83 - 12
____ = 71
Answer(s): (a) 51; (b) 71