Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 42 is less than ____ - 21.
- 80 is less than ____ + 10.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 42 is 43.
43 = ____ - 21
____ = 43 + 21
____ = 64
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 80 is 81.
81 = ____ + 10
____ = 81 - 10
____ = 71
Answer(s): (a) 64; (b) 71