Question

Applying Integer Operations

The gazelle football team made 5 plays in a row where they gained 3 yards on each play. Then they had 2 plays in a row where they lost 12 yards on each play. What is the total change in their position form where they started?

Answer 1

-9 yards

5 sets of 3 yards

minus

2 sets of 12 yards

= -9

Answer 2

3*5 = 15
2*-12 = 24
15-24 = -9
The change is -9 yards