Demetris participated in a football game last weekend. He lost 7 yards, lost 12 yards, gained 3 yards, lost 10 yards, and gained 34 yards. What integer represents the total gain or loss in yards?

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Demetris participated in a football game last weekend. He lost 7 yards, lost 12 yards, gained 3 yards,

lost 10 yards, and gained 34 yards. What integer represents the total gain or loss in yards?

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Answer:

8 yards gained

Explanation:

-7 - 12 +3 -10 +34

simplify

-19 +3 -10 +34

-29 +37

reverse

37 - 29 = 8

Rich Williams answered Jun 11, 2021

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