Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 34 is less than ____ - 22.
- 72 is less than ____ + 8.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 34 is 35.
35 = ____ - 22
____ = 35 + 22
____ = 57
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 72 is 73.
73 = ____ + 8
____ = 73 - 8
____ = 65
Answer(s): (a) 57; (b) 65