Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 44 is less than ____ - 22.
- 79 is less than ____ + 6.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 44 is 45.
45 = ____ - 22
____ = 45 + 22
____ = 67
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 79 is 80.
80 = ____ + 6
____ = 80 - 6
____ = 74
Answer(s): (a) 67; (b) 74