During a football game Quentin lost 15 yards gained 3 yards and gained 21 yards in three succesive running plays. What was his total gain or loss?

Question

During a football game Quentin lost 15 yards gained 3 yards and gained 21 yards in three succesive running plays.  What  was his total gain or loss.

Answer 1

Take the initial loss of 15 yards as -15

Take the second run of a gain of 3 yards as +3

Take the third run with a gain of 21 yards as +21

 

Determine the sum of all three numbers to obtain the total gain

 

21+3-15 = 9

 

The result indicates +9 or a gain of 9 yards.