Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 31 is less than ____ - 18.
- 77 is less than ____ + 7.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 31 is 32.
32 = ____ - 18
____ = 32 + 18
____ = 50
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 77 is 78.
78 = ____ + 7
____ = 78 - 7
____ = 71
Answer(s): (a) 50; (b) 71