Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 39 is less than ____ - 17.
- 76 is less than ____ + 9.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 39 is 40.
40 = ____ - 17
____ = 40 + 17
____ = 57
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 76 is 77.
77 = ____ + 9
____ = 77 - 9
____ = 68
Answer(s): (a) 57; (b) 68