A football team was given 3 penalties for 15 yards each and 2 penalties for 5 yards each. What was the total change in their field position from these penalties

Question

theres a hint that a penally is represented with a negative integet. help me please

Answer 1

Three 15-yard penalties totals 3·15 = 45 yards lost.

 

Two 5-yard penalties totals another 2·5 = 10 yards lost.

 

So the team lost a grand total of 45 + 10 = 55 yards to penalties.