Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 32 is less than ____ - 24.
- 60 is less than ____ + 8.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 32 is 33.
33 = ____ - 24
____ = 33 + 24
____ = 57
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 60 is 61.
61 = ____ + 8
____ = 61 - 8
____ = 53
Answer(s): (a) 57; (b) 53