Question

Geno is a running back for the Bayside Barn Owls. During the final drive of his last football game, he gained 4 yards three times, lost 1 yard twice, and gained 6 yards twice.
The net change in Geno’s field position is
yards.

Answer 1

To find the net change in Geno's field position, we can calculate the total yards gained and lost during the final drive.

1. **Gains**:
- Geno gained 4 yards three times:
\( 4 \, \text{yards} \times 3 = 12 \, \text{yards} \)
- Geno gained 6 yards twice:
\( 6 \, \text{yards} \times 2 = 12 \, \text{yards} \)

Total yards gained:
\[
12 \, \text{yards} + 12 \, \text{yards} = 24 \, \text{yards}
\]

2. **Losses**:
- Geno lost 1 yard twice:
\( 1 \, \text{yard} \times 2 = 2 \, \text{yards} \)

Total yards lost:
\[
2 \, \text{yards}
\]

3. **Net change**:
To find the net change in field position, we subtract the total yards lost from the total yards gained:
\[
\text{Net change} = \text{Total gained} - \text{Total lost} = 24 \, \text{yards} - 2 \, \text{yards} = 22 \, \text{yards}
\]

Therefore, the net change in Geno’s field position is **22 yards**.