Question

In the first quarter of the game,the giants gained 5 yards,lost 13 yards,gained 2 yards,gained 6 yards and,unfortunately,lost 12 yards in their final play.

1.Use a number line to depict the Giants' activity in the first quarter.

2.Use addition only to illustrate the Giants' activity in the first quarter.

3.What was the net yardage for the Giants in the first quarter.

Answer 1

5 + (-13) + 2 + 6 + (-12) ;

-12 yards

Explanation:

5 yards gain = + 5

13 yard loss = - 13

2 yards gain = + 2

6 yards gain = + 6

12 yards loss = - 12

Using addition Rule :

5 + (-13) + 2 + 6 + (-12)

The net yardage :

5 - 13 + 2 + 6 - 12 = - 12

Net yardage = - 12 yards