Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 33 is less than ____ - 25.
- 84 is less than ____ + 9.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 33 is 34.
34 = ____ - 25
____ = 34 + 25
____ = 59
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 84 is 85.
85 = ____ + 9
____ = 85 - 9
____ = 76
Answer(s): (a) 59; (b) 76