On four carries, a football player gained 5 yards, lost 3 yards, gained 2 yards, and lost 1 yard. What was the player's net gain or loss?

*if you could give me what net gain and loss is that would help to*

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On four carries, a football player gained 5 yards, lost 3 yards, gained 2 yards, and lost 1 yard. What was the player's net gain or loss?

*if you could give me what net gain and loss is that would help to*

aric200 · Answer

Lets just say he started at the 0  yard line

serenavdw · Answer

ok

aric200 · Answer

He gains 5 he is now at the 5 yard line he loses 3 he is at the 2 yard line he gains 2 he is at the 4 yard line he loses 1 yard and he Is at the 3rd yard line

aric200 · Answer

So his net gain would be 3

serenavdw · Answer

what does net gain mean? and thank you :)

aric200 · Answer

Net gain is The overall improvement observed in some measure after all positive and negative influences have been fully accounted for. For example, the net gain in the overall value of a business after a year of operation can Read more: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/net-gain.html#ixzz36RRY7B81

serenavdw · Answer

ok thank you :)

aric200 · Answer

You should give me a medal :D

serenavdw · Answer

im new what do medels help with?

aric200 · Answer

They just look good and help you gain trophies which give you names such as Human Calculator

serenavdw · Answer

oh lol. anyways thanks for the help :)

aric200 · Answer

Yeah go ahead and fan me hover over my face and it should say become a fan or visit my profile you can then tag me in future posts so I can assist

serenavdw · Answer

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