Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 38 is less than ____ - 15.
- 65 is less than ____ + 8.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 38 is 39.
39 = ____ - 15
____ = 39 + 15
____ = 54
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 65 is 66.
66 = ____ + 8
____ = 66 - 8
____ = 58
Answer(s): (a) 54; (b) 58