Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 38 is less than ____ - 24.
- 75 is less than ____ + 9.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 38 is 39.
39 = ____ - 24
____ = 39 + 24
____ = 63
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 75 is 76.
76 = ____ + 9
____ = 76 - 9
____ = 67
Answer(s): (a) 63; (b) 67