Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 35 is less than ____ - 15.
- 80 is less than ____ + 12.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 35 is 36.
36 = ____ - 15
____ = 36 + 15
____ = 51
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 80 is 81.
81 = ____ + 12
____ = 81 - 12
____ = 69
Answer(s): (a) 51; (b) 69