Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 45 is less than ____ - 23.
- 85 is less than ____ + 9.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 45 is 46.
46 = ____ - 23
____ = 46 + 23
____ = 69
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 85 is 86.
86 = ____ + 9
____ = 86 - 9
____ = 77
Answer(s): (a) 69; (b) 77