Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 50 is less than ____ - 24.
- 86 is less than ____ + 11.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 50 is 51.
51 = ____ - 24
____ = 51 + 24
____ = 75
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 86 is 87.
87 = ____ + 11
____ = 87 - 11
____ = 76
Answer(s): (a) 75; (b) 76