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Question HelpDuring the Homecoming football game, Quentin lost 16 yards, gained 3 yards, and gained 30 yards in three successive running plays. What was his total gain or loss?Quentin's total is yards.

Answer 1

Lost = 16 yards

Gain = 3 yards

Gain =30 yards

The first loss of 16 yards is negative (-16), the yards gained are positive.

So:

-16+3+30 = 17

Since the number is positive, he gained 17 yards.