Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 34 is less than ____ - 17.
- 86 is less than ____ + 10.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 34 is 35.
35 = ____ - 17
____ = 35 + 17
____ = 52
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 86 is 87.
87 = ____ + 10
____ = 87 - 10
____ = 77
Answer(s): (a) 52; (b) 77