Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 39 is less than ____ - 23.
- 60 is less than ____ + 9.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 39 is 40.
40 = ____ - 23
____ = 40 + 23
____ = 63
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 60 is 61.
61 = ____ + 9
____ = 61 - 9
____ = 52
Answer(s): (a) 63; (b) 52