Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 31 is less than ____ - 18.
- 69 is less than ____ + 9.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 31 is 32.
32 = ____ - 18
____ = 32 + 18
____ = 50
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 69 is 70.
70 = ____ + 9
____ = 70 - 9
____ = 61
Answer(s): (a) 50; (b) 61