Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 32 is less than ____ - 22.
- 65 is less than ____ + 9.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 32 is 33.
33 = ____ - 22
____ = 33 + 22
____ = 55
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 65 is 66.
66 = ____ + 9
____ = 66 - 9
____ = 57
Answer(s): (a) 55; (b) 57