Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 36 is less than ____ - 25.
- 70 is less than ____ + 6.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 36 is 37.
37 = ____ - 25
____ = 37 + 25
____ = 62
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 70 is 71.
71 = ____ + 6
____ = 71 - 6
____ = 65
Answer(s): (a) 62; (b) 65