Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 34 is less than ____ - 24.
- 62 is less than ____ + 10.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 34 is 35.
35 = ____ - 24
____ = 35 + 24
____ = 59
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 62 is 63.
63 = ____ + 10
____ = 63 - 10
____ = 53
Answer(s): (a) 59; (b) 53