Question

Ron lost 10 points seven times playing a video game. He then lost an additional 100 points for going over the time limit. What was the total change in his score?

Answer 1

X-170

Explanation:

Ron 's original points;

• X quantity

He lost 10 points 7 times:

• -70 points

Additional 100 points lost by Ron for going over time limit:

• -100 points

In total loss:

• -100+(-70)
• -170 points

Change in score:

• X -170 points