Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 39 is less than ____ - 22.
- 72 is less than ____ + 7.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 39 is 40.
40 = ____ - 22
____ = 40 + 22
____ = 62
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 72 is 73.
73 = ____ + 7
____ = 73 - 7
____ = 66
Answer(s): (a) 62; (b) 66