Question

Larry plays quarterback for the Eagles. During the team's opening football game, the Eagles have the ball 48 yards away from the goal line. On the first play, the Eagles gain 31 yards on a pass toward the goal line. On the next four plays, the Eagles lose 3, 5, 7, and 4 yards, respectively. What is the distance between the ball and the goal line after these five plays?

A.
-36 yards
B.
-2 yards
C.
2 yards
D.
36 yards

Answer 1

Answer: A: -36 Yards

Explanation:

If the ball is away from the goal line then the first number would be negitive... -48. And if 31 yards are gained than it would be positive. And now you would take away the remaining numbers 3, 5, 7, and 4. The equation is -48+31-3-5-7-4= -36