Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 48 is less than ____ - 20.
- 62 is less than ____ + 10.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 48 is 49.
49 = ____ - 20
____ = 49 + 20
____ = 69
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 62 is 63.
63 = ____ + 10
____ = 63 - 10
____ = 53
Answer(s): (a) 69; (b) 53