Solving Elapsed Time Problems Using a Number Line

Solving Elapsed Time Problems Using a Number Line

Explore elapsed time along a number line. Plot time spent working on a project to determine when the project ended.


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Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

Alex says he goes to sleep at night at 8:00 AM. Is his statement correct? Explain your answer.

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Open-ended question 2

Cameron says that 50 minutes after 6:50 PM is 7:00 PM. Do you agree? Why or why not?

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