Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 38 is less than ____ - 16.
- 87 is less than ____ + 6.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 38 is 39.
39 = ____ - 16
____ = 39 + 16
____ = 55
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 87 is 88.
88 = ____ + 6
____ = 88 - 6
____ = 82
Answer(s): (a) 55; (b) 82