Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 33 is less than ____ - 15.
- 67 is less than ____ + 9.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 33 is 34.
34 = ____ - 15
____ = 34 + 15
____ = 49
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 67 is 68.
68 = ____ + 9
____ = 68 - 9
____ = 59
Answer(s): (a) 49; (b) 59