Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 45 is less than ____ - 19.
- 70 is less than ____ + 7.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 45 is 46.
46 = ____ - 19
____ = 46 + 19
____ = 65
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 70 is 71.
71 = ____ + 7
____ = 71 - 7
____ = 64
Answer(s): (a) 65; (b) 64