Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 50 is less than ____ - 15.
- 73 is less than ____ + 9.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 50 is 51.
51 = ____ - 15
____ = 51 + 15
____ = 66
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 73 is 74.
74 = ____ + 9
____ = 74 - 9
____ = 65
Answer(s): (a) 66; (b) 65