Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 48 is less than ____ - 23.
- 62 is less than ____ + 7.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 48 is 49.
49 = ____ - 23
____ = 49 + 23
____ = 72
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 62 is 63.
63 = ____ + 7
____ = 63 - 7
____ = 56
Answer(s): (a) 72; (b) 56