Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 50 is less than ____ - 19.
- 71 is less than ____ + 12.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 50 is 51.
51 = ____ - 19
____ = 51 + 19
____ = 70
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 71 is 72.
72 = ____ + 12
____ = 72 - 12
____ = 60
Answer(s): (a) 70; (b) 60