Question

The students in math class played a card game. Jarrods scores were 37 points ,58 points , -17 points and -9 points. The winner was determined by adding the points for all the rounds. What was Jarrod’s score after four rounds of cards?

Answer 1

Answer: 69

Explanation:

First add all your positive numbers 37 + 58 = 95

Then add your negative numbers -17 + -9 = -26

Finally, subtract

95

-26

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69

The answer is positive because the positive number 95 was higher than the negative number -26.

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