Determine What Signs on Values of X and Y Would $- 54$

question 271

Multiple Choice

Determine what signs on values of x and y would make the statement true. Assume that x and y are not 0.
-During a certain football game, a player gained 38 yards rushing and $- 54$ yards returning fumbles. Find his total yardage. Is this the same as the sum of the absolute values of the two categories? Why or why not?

• A) -16 yards; No, it is not the same because the sum of the absolute values is 92 .
• B) -16 yards; Yes, it is the same.
• C) 16; yards; No, it is not the same because the sum of the absolute values is \(- 92\).
• D) 92 yards; No, it is not the same because the sum of the absolute values is \(- 16\).

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