Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 45 is less than ____ - 21.
- 79 is less than ____ + 7.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 45 is 46.
46 = ____ - 21
____ = 46 + 21
____ = 67
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 79 is 80.
80 = ____ + 7
____ = 80 - 7
____ = 73
Answer(s): (a) 67; (b) 73