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Math Spiral 24: Number System

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3 questions

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Question 1

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Directions: Solve the following word problems. Create a vertical or horizontal number line to aid you in your calculations.

While attacking Earth, an alien beamed a shark 60ft above water. Since it was so heavy, the beam let go of the shark allowing it to plummet 80ft before regaining control and beaming it up another 40ft. Where is the shark now in relation to the sea level?

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Question 2

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Directions: Solve the following word problems. Create a vertical or horizontal number line to aid you in your calculations.

While following a treasure map, Trish walked 20 steps backwards then 30 steps forwards. She then was instructed to step another 40 steps backwards before finishing up with 60 steps forwards in order to find the treasure. Where is Trish now?

Question 3

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Directions: Solve the following word problems. Create a vertical or horizontal number line to aid you in your calculations.

A rocket blasted off 10,000 ft above sea level before falling 4,000 feet due to engine trouble. After being remotely fixed, the rocket then ascended another 20,000 feet. Where above sea level is the rocket now?