Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 46 is less than ____ - 23.
- 60 is less than ____ + 12.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 46 is 47.
47 = ____ - 23
____ = 47 + 23
____ = 70
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 60 is 61.
61 = ____ + 12
____ = 61 - 12
____ = 49
Answer(s): (a) 70; (b) 49