Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 37 is less than ____ - 22.
- 61 is less than ____ + 11.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 37 is 38.
38 = ____ - 22
____ = 38 + 22
____ = 60
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 61 is 62.
62 = ____ + 11
____ = 62 - 11
____ = 51
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 51