Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 33 is less than ____ - 21.
- 71 is less than ____ + 6.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 33 is 34.
34 = ____ - 21
____ = 34 + 21
____ = 55
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 71 is 72.
72 = ____ + 6
____ = 72 - 6
____ = 66
Answer(s): (a) 55; (b) 66