Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 43 is less than ____ - 15.
- 66 is less than ____ + 6.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 43 is 44.
44 = ____ - 15
____ = 44 + 15
____ = 59
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 66 is 67.
67 = ____ + 6
____ = 67 - 6
____ = 61
Answer(s): (a) 59; (b) 61