Elapsed Time Word Problems

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What is elapsed time?

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Elapsed time is the amount of time that passes from the start of an event to the end of that event.

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How do you calculate elapsed time?

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To calculate elapsed time, subtract the start time from the end time.

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If an event starts at 2:00 p.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m., how long did the event last?

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1 hour and 30 minutes.

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What does it mean to add time?

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Adding time means to combine hours and minutes to find a new time.

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If you add 45 minutes to 3:15 p.m., what time is it?

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3:15 p.m. + 45 minutes = 4:00 p.m.

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What does it mean to subtract time?

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Subtracting time means to take away hours and minutes from a given time.

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If you subtract 30 minutes from 5:00 p.m., what time is it?

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5:00 p.m. - 30 minutes = 4:30 p.m.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life situation.

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How can you identify the start time in a word problem?

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Look for phrases like 'started at' or 'began at' to find the start time.

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What is a common phrase that indicates the end time in a word problem?

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Phrases like 'finished at' or 'ended at' indicate the end time.