Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 46 is less than ____ - 22.
- 71 is less than ____ + 10.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 46 is 47.
47 = ____ - 22
____ = 47 + 22
____ = 69
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 71 is 72.
72 = ____ + 10
____ = 72 - 10
____ = 62
Answer(s): (a) 69; (b) 62