Question

The coach recorded the yards gained or lost by his football team during the first four plays of a game. First play: –6 yards Second play: 7 yards Third play: –15 yards Fourth play: 11 yards How many total yards did the team get during this set of plays?

Answer 1

Answer:

total 39 yards..........

Answer 2

Answer:

$- 6 + 7 + ( - 15) + 11 \\ = - 6 + 7 - 15 + 11 \\ = 18 - 21 \\ = - 3$