Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 47 is less than ____ - 25.
- 77 is less than ____ + 7.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 47 is 48.
48 = ____ - 25
____ = 48 + 25
____ = 73
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 77 is 78.
78 = ____ + 7
____ = 78 - 7
____ = 71
Answer(s): (a) 73; (b) 71