Write the smallest whole number in each blank to make each number statement true.
- 44 is less than ____ - 20.
- 60 is less than ____ + 7.
(a)
Smallest whole number more than 44 is 45.
45 = ____ - 20
____ = 45 + 20
____ = 65
(b)
Smallest whole number more than 60 is 61.
61 = ____ + 7
____ = 61 - 7
____ = 54
Answer(s): (a) 65; (b) 54