Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 39 is less than ____ - 22.
- 82 is less than ____ + 10.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 39 is 40.
40 = ____ - 22
____ = 40 + 22
____ = 62
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 82 is 83.
83 = ____ + 10
____ = 83 - 10
____ = 73
Answer(s): (a) 62; (b) 73