Question

Xavier caught a football and ran for eight yards before being pushed 17 yards backward.

Which equation correctly shows his change in yardage?

A
8+(−17)=−9

B
−17+(−8)=−25

C
17+(−8)=9

D
8+17=25

Answer 1

Answer:

A

$8 + ( - 17) = - 9$

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Answer 2

Answer:

Xavier caught a football and ran for eight yards before being pushed 17 yards backward.

Which equation correctly shows his change in yardage?

A                                   A is the answer

8+(−17)=−9

B  

−17+(−8)=−25

C  

17+(−8)=9

D  

8+17=25