Question

Matt is playing a game. He gains 7 points, loses 10 points, gains 2 points, and then loses 8 points. What is his final score?

Answer 1

you start with 7, then subtract 10 which makes -3, then add 2 which equals -1, then subtract 8 which equals -9.

Answer 2

+7 -10+2-8 =

-3+2 -8

-1-8

-9

His final score is -9