Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 46 is less than ____ - 25.
- 63 is less than ____ + 12.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 46 is 47.
47 = ____ - 25
____ = 47 + 25
____ = 72
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 63 is 64.
64 = ____ + 12
____ = 64 - 12
____ = 52
Answer(s): (a) 72; (b) 52